Capital goods imports (current US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Capital goods imports (current US$) was 40.78 million current US$ in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Gambia, 1986–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 40.78 million current US$ for capital goods imports in 2004.
That represents a change of up 22.5% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Gambia peaked at 47.97 million current US$ in 1993 and was at its lowest, 1.50 million current US$, in 1987.
That places Gambia 43rd out of 48 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports (current US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 6.38 million current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 1.50 million current US$ | -76.5% |
| 1988 | 2.02 million current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1989 | 5.17 million current US$ | +155.6% |
| 1990 | 1.73 million current US$ | -66.7% |
| 1991 | 40.36 million current US$ | +2239.9% |
| 1992 | 47.52 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 47.97 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 38.65 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1995 | 37.08 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 32.47 million current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 37.07 million current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 42.90 million current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1999 | 40.02 million current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2000 | 39.83 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 31.45 million current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 35.49 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 33.30 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 40.78 million current US$ | +22.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 40.78 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 326.56 million current US$, 12% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 40.78 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 11% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital goods imports (current US$) in Gambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +2239.9% | 1.73 million current US$ | 40.36 million current US$ |
| 1989 | +155.6% | 2.02 million current US$ | 5.17 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.77 million current US$ | 1.50 million current US$ | 6.38 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 36.58 million current US$ | 1.73 million current US$ | 47.97 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 36.17 million current US$ | 31.45 million current US$ | 40.78 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 40 Seychelles 97.10 million current US$ compare
- 41 Burundi 74.00 million current US$ compare
- 42 Cape Verde 47.56 million current US$ compare
- 44 Sao Tome and Principe 34.70 million current US$ compare
- 45 Guinea-Bissau 29.18 million current US$ compare
- 46 Central African Republic 26.58 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Gambia?
- Capital goods imports in Gambia was 40.78 million current US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 47.97 million current US$ in 1993.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.50 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Gambia rank for capital goods imports?
- Gambia ranks 43rd out of 48 countries with data for 2004.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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).