Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Senegal
Senegal: Capital goods imports (constant US$) was 247.86 million constant US$ in 2011. ▲ Rising
Capital goods imports in Senegal, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Senegal stood at 247.86 million constant US$.
That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 64.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Senegal peaked at 285.64 million constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 87.70 million constant US$, in 1994.
That places Senegal 22nd out of 36 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 32 years of available data.
Capital goods imports (constant US$) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 194.53 million constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 147.00 million constant US$ | -24.4% |
| 1982 | 170.93 million constant US$ | +16.3% |
| 1983 | 209.14 million constant US$ | +22.4% |
| 1984 | 140.23 million constant US$ | -33.0% |
| 1985 | 107.44 million constant US$ | -23.4% |
| 1986 | 152.72 million constant US$ | +42.1% |
| 1987 | 166.03 million constant US$ | +8.7% |
| 1988 | 134.58 million constant US$ | -18.9% |
| 1989 | 162.04 million constant US$ | +20.4% |
| 1990 | 172.86 million constant US$ | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 171.52 million constant US$ | -0.8% |
| 1992 | 145.46 million constant US$ | -15.2% |
| 1993 | 132.81 million constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 87.70 million constant US$ | -34.0% |
| 1995 | 91.64 million constant US$ | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 91.25 million constant US$ | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 116.45 million constant US$ | +27.6% |
| 1998 | 138.99 million constant US$ | +19.3% |
| 1999 | 147.97 million constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 136.44 million constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 2001 | 150.72 million constant US$ | +10.5% |
| 2002 | 195.19 million constant US$ | +29.5% |
| 2003 | 188.14 million constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 213.43 million constant US$ | +13.4% |
| 2005 | 216.64 million constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 234.32 million constant US$ | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 228.62 million constant US$ | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 285.64 million constant US$ | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 249.31 million constant US$ | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 248.68 million constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 247.86 million constant US$ | -0.3% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 247.86 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 259.34 million constant US$, 96% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 247.86 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 286.13 million constant US$, 87% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 158.46 million constant US$ | 107.44 million constant US$ | 209.14 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 129.66 million constant US$ | 87.70 million constant US$ | 172.86 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 209.84 million constant US$ | 136.44 million constant US$ | 285.64 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.27 million constant US$ | 247.86 million constant US$ | 248.68 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Senegal?
- Capital goods imports in Senegal was 247.86 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 285.64 million constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 87.70 million constant US$ in 1994.
- How does Senegal rank for capital goods imports?
- Senegal ranks 22nd out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Senegal 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.