Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Capital goods imports was 34.70 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
34.70 million current US$
Change on year
down 10.5%
World rank
44th
of 48 countries
All-time high
38.77 million current US$
in 2010
All-time low
1.00 million current US$
in 1984
Years of data
27
1984–2011
Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 34.70 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 10.5% on the previous year and up 280.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 38.77 million current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.00 million current US$, in 1984.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 44th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 8.80 million current US$ | +780.2% |
| 1987 | 6.37 million current US$ | -27.6% |
| 1988 | 6.97 million current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1989 | 18.20 million current US$ | +161.0% |
| 1990 | 11.63 million current US$ | -36.1% |
| 1991 | 13.38 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1992 | 9.43 million current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1993 | 11.36 million current US$ | +20.4% |
| 1994 | 12.23 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1995 | 12.39 million current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 7.36 million current US$ | -40.6% |
| 1997 | 7.00 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 8.40 million current US$ | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 10.80 million current US$ | +28.6% |
| 2000 | 9.84 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2001 | 9.12 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2002 | 9.83 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 11.87 million current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2004 | 13.62 million current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2005 | 14.48 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 22.45 million current US$ | +55.0% |
| 2007 | 24.75 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2008 | 28.32 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2009 | 26.24 million current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2010 | 38.77 million current US$ | +47.8% |
| 2011 | 34.70 million current US$ | -10.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.27 million current US$ | 1.00 million current US$ | 18.20 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 10.40 million current US$ | 7.00 million current US$ | 13.38 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.05 million current US$ | 9.12 million current US$ | 28.32 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.73 million current US$ | 34.70 million current US$ | 38.77 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 41 Burundi 74.00 million current US$ compare
- 42 Cape Verde 47.56 million current US$ compare
- 43 Gambia 40.78 million current US$ compare
- 45 Guinea-Bissau 29.18 million current US$ compare
- 46 Central African Republic 26.58 million current US$ compare
- 47 Guinea 154.8 current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Capital goods imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 34.70 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest capital goods imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 38.77 million current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest capital goods imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.00 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for capital goods imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 44th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is capital goods imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 280.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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).