Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA): Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 29.84 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) stood at 29.84.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and up 5.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) peaked at 36.64 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 20.35, in 2000.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.35 | — |
| 2001 | 24.09 | +18.4% |
| 2002 | 24.57 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 25.19 | +2.6% |
| 2004 | 27.83 | +10.5% |
| 2005 | 30.41 | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 30.68 | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 32.53 | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 34.45 | +5.9% |
| 2009 | 30.97 | -10.1% |
| 2010 | 35.14 | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 36.64 | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 34.37 | -6.2% |
| 2013 | 33.27 | -3.2% |
| 2014 | 32.78 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 30.64 | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 28.7 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 28.3 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 27.51 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | 25.79 | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 23.7 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 25.84 | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 28.63 | +10.8% |
| 2023 | 27.63 | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 29.47 | +6.7% |
| 2025 | 30.41 | +3.2% |
| 2026 | 30.58 | +0.6% |
| 2027 | 29.84 | -2.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.11 | 20.35 | 34.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.31 | 25.79 | 36.64 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.26 | 23.7 | 30.58 | 8 |
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- 4 Mozambique 72.55 compare
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- 6 Namibia 60.53 compare
- 7 Gambia 60.46 compare
- 8 Cape Verde 57.32 compare
- 9 Eswatini 56.72 compare
- 10 Mauritius 54.19 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) was 29.84 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)?
- The highest recorded value was 36.64 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.35 in 2000.
- How does Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) ranks 7th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) 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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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.