Capital goods imports in Guinea
Guinea: Capital goods imports was 154.8 current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Capital goods imports in Guinea, 1986–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2005, capital goods imports in Guinea stood at 154.8 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Guinea peaked at 105.55 million current US$ in 1999 and was at its lowest, 150.3 current US$, in 2003.
That places Guinea 47th out of 48 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in Guinea, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 50.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1987 | 65.40 million current US$ | +29.8% |
| 1988 | 67.60 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 64.10 million current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1990 | 95.90 million current US$ | +49.6% |
| 1991 | 101.40 million current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1992 | 97.80 million current US$ | -3.6% |
| 1993 | 92.30 million current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 72.02 million current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1995 | 87.95 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 78.20 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 83.00 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 84.81 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1999 | 105.55 million current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2000 | 244.4 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 228.3 current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2002 | 207.89 current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2003 | 150.3 current US$ | -27.7% |
| 2004 | 158.5 current US$ | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 154.8 current US$ | -2.3% |
Guinea compared with similar countries
- Guinea's 154.8 current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 513.26 million current US$, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea's 154.8 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 0% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital goods imports in Guinea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -100.0% | 105.55 million current US$ | 244.4 current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61.88 million current US$ | 50.40 million current US$ | 67.60 million current US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 89.89 million current US$ | 72.02 million current US$ | 105.55 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 190.7 current US$ | 150.3 current US$ | 244.4 current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 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
- 48 Namibia 0 current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Guinea?
- Capital goods imports in Guinea was 154.8 current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 105.55 million current US$ in 1999.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 150.3 current US$ in 2003.
- How does Guinea rank for capital goods imports?
- Guinea ranks 47th out of 48 countries with data for 2005.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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).