Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Burundi
Burundi: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 18.84 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Burundi, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Burundi stood at 18.84.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Burundi peaked at 60.25 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14.08, in 2001.
Burundi ranks 42nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.29 | — |
| 2001 | 14.08 | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 15.47 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 19.24 | +24.4% |
| 2004 | 24.57 | +27.7% |
| 2005 | 31.94 | +30.0% |
| 2006 | 45.2 | +41.5% |
| 2007 | 60.25 | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 44.75 | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 35.56 | -20.5% |
| 2010 | 43.42 | +22.1% |
| 2011 | 43.49 | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 47.82 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 43.81 | -8.4% |
| 2014 | 34.06 | -22.3% |
| 2015 | 27.27 | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 25.15 | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 27.77 | +10.4% |
| 2018 | 29.8 | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 33.75 | +13.3% |
| 2020 | 33.21 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 34.8 | +4.8% |
| 2022 | 36.2 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | 33.81 | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 25.98 | -23.2% |
| 2025 | 21.39 | -17.7% |
| 2026 | 19.47 | -8.9% |
| 2027 | 18.84 | -3.2% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 18.84 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 59% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 18.84 is below the median for low income countries, which is 31.7, 59% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.53 | 14.08 | 60.25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.63 | 25.15 | 47.82 | 10 |
| 2020s | 27.96 | 18.84 | 36.2 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Burundi?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Burundi was 18.84 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 60.25 in 2007.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.08 in 2001.
- How does Burundi rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Burundi ranks 42nd out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.