Capital goods imports (current US$) in Eswatini
Eswatini: Capital goods imports (current US$) was 343.82 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
343.82 million current US$
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
29th
of 48 countries
All-time high
559.76 million current US$
in 2003
All-time low
44.85 million current US$
in 1977
Years of data
37
1975–2011
Capital goods imports in Eswatini, 1975–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Eswatini stood at 343.82 million current US$.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Eswatini peaked at 559.76 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 44.85 million current US$, in 1977.
That places Eswatini 29th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (current US$) in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 46.34 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 57.96 million current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1977 | 44.85 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1978 | 78.00 million current US$ | +73.9% |
| 1979 | 72.15 million current US$ | -7.5% |
| 1980 | 125.63 million current US$ | +74.1% |
| 1981 | 131.01 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 113.25 million current US$ | -13.6% |
| 1983 | 170.41 million current US$ | +50.5% |
| 1984 | 112.73 million current US$ | -33.9% |
| 1985 | 74.18 million current US$ | -34.2% |
| 1986 | 74.16 million current US$ | -0.0% |
| 1987 | 71.09 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 118.02 million current US$ | +66.0% |
| 1989 | 196.10 million current US$ | +66.2% |
| 1990 | 181.50 million current US$ | -7.4% |
| 1991 | 170.30 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1992 | 193.40 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1993 | 171.60 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 212.90 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1995 | 249.00 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 286.00 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1997 | 302.00 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 329.00 million current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1999 | 308.89 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 348.39 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 299.39 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2002 | 335.17 million current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 559.76 million current US$ | +67.0% |
| 2004 | 448.61 million current US$ | -19.9% |
| 2005 | 354.32 million current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2006 | 301.73 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 243.42 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2008 | 327.31 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2009 | 340.86 million current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2010 | 347.88 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 343.82 million current US$ | -1.2% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 343.82 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 513.26 million current US$, 67% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 343.82 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 92% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 59.86 million current US$ | 44.85 million current US$ | 78.00 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 118.66 million current US$ | 71.09 million current US$ | 196.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 240.46 million current US$ | 170.30 million current US$ | 329.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 355.90 million current US$ | 243.42 million current US$ | 559.76 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 345.85 million current US$ | 343.82 million current US$ | 347.88 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Eswatini?
- Capital goods imports in Eswatini was 343.82 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 559.76 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.85 million current US$ in 1977.
- How does Eswatini rank for capital goods imports?
- Eswatini ranks 29th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Capital goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Imports of capital goods in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).