Capital goods imports in Mauritius
Mauritius: Capital goods imports was 1.05 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.05 billion current US$
Change on year
up 14.7%
World rank
18th
of 48 countries
All-time high
1.18 billion current US$
in 2006
All-time low
44.85 million current US$
in 1983
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Capital goods imports in Mauritius, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Mauritius recorded 1.05 billion current US$ for capital goods imports in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.7% on the previous year and up 126.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Mauritius peaked at 1.18 billion current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 44.85 million current US$, in 1983.
That places Mauritius 18th out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in Mauritius, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 88.79 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 98.32 million current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1982 | 72.65 million current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1983 | 44.85 million current US$ | -38.3% |
| 1984 | 55.27 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1985 | 53.93 million current US$ | -2.4% |
| 1986 | 82.92 million current US$ | +53.7% |
| 1987 | 140.35 million current US$ | +69.3% |
| 1988 | 276.49 million current US$ | +97.0% |
| 1989 | 376.69 million current US$ | +36.2% |
| 1990 | 328.25 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1991 | 426.25 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 1992 | 383.71 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1993 | 377.50 million current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 380.75 million current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 529.19 million current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1996 | 411.77 million current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1997 | 493.19 million current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1998 | 547.95 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1999 | 497.99 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 653.29 million current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2001 | 465.25 million current US$ | -28.8% |
| 2002 | 457.30 million current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 498.63 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 660.11 million current US$ | +32.4% |
| 2005 | 902.21 million current US$ | +36.7% |
| 2006 | 1.18 billion current US$ | +30.9% |
| 2007 | 882.96 million current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2008 | 902.54 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2009 | 956.27 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 916.27 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 1.05 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
Mauritius compared with similar countries
- Mauritius's 1.05 billion current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.05 billion current US$, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Mauritius's 1.05 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 373.53 million current US$, 2.8× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 129.03 million current US$ | 44.85 million current US$ | 376.69 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 437.66 million current US$ | 328.25 million current US$ | 547.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 755.98 million current US$ | 457.30 million current US$ | 1.18 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 983.79 million current US$ | 916.27 million current US$ | 1.05 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritius
- 15 Botswana 1.52 billion current US$ compare
- 16 Madagascar 1.38 billion current US$ compare
- 17 Mauritania 1.23 billion current US$ compare
- 19 Democratic Republic of Congo 861.90 million current US$ compare
- 20 Burkina Faso 779.78 million current US$ compare
- 21 Sierra Leone 756.26 million current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Mauritius?
- Capital goods imports in Mauritius was 1.05 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The highest recorded value was 1.18 billion current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Mauritius?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.85 million current US$ in 1983.
- How does Mauritius rank for capital goods imports?
- Mauritius ranks 18th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Mauritius?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritius 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).