Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Capital goods imports was 10.58 million constant US$ in 1999. ▼ Falling
Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–1999
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1999, capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 10.58 million constant US$.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and down 46.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 19.64 million constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 6.59 million constant US$, in 1996.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 32nd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 11.12 million constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 7.34 million constant US$ | -34.0% |
| 1988 | 7.48 million constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 19.64 million constant US$ | +162.7% |
| 1990 | 11.89 million constant US$ | -39.5% |
| 1991 | 13.38 million constant US$ | +12.6% |
| 1992 | 9.04 million constant US$ | -32.4% |
| 1993 | 10.92 million constant US$ | +20.8% |
| 1994 | 11.34 million constant US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 10.62 million constant US$ | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 6.59 million constant US$ | -38.0% |
| 1997 | 6.60 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 10.02 million constant US$ | +51.7% |
| 1999 | 10.58 million constant US$ | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.39 million constant US$ | 7.34 million constant US$ | 19.64 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 10.10 million constant US$ | 6.59 million constant US$ | 13.38 million constant US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 10.58 million constant US$ in 1999, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 19.64 million constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.59 million constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for capital goods imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 32nd out of 36 countries with data for 1999.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.