Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Comoros
Comoros: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 32.19 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Comoros, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Comoros stood at 32.19.
That represents a change of down 4.7% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Comoros peaked at 39.35 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 18.16, in 2002.
Comoros ranks 21st of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Comoros, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.4 | — |
| 2001 | 18.2 | -6.2% |
| 2002 | 18.16 | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 18.55 | +2.1% |
| 2004 | 19.23 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 21.12 | +9.9% |
| 2006 | 22.63 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 24.18 | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 28.42 | +17.5% |
| 2009 | 28.43 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 30.12 | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 31.09 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 31.15 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 29.84 | -4.2% |
| 2014 | 29.17 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 27.67 | -5.1% |
| 2016 | 26.46 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 28.36 | +7.2% |
| 2018 | 30.19 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 29.76 | -1.4% |
| 2020 | 28.2 | -5.2% |
| 2021 | 32.76 | +16.1% |
| 2022 | 39.35 | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 37.67 | -4.3% |
| 2024 | 36.01 | -4.4% |
| 2025 | 34.76 | -3.5% |
| 2026 | 33.77 | -2.9% |
| 2027 | 32.19 | -4.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 32.19 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 32.19 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.83 | 18.16 | 28.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.38 | 26.46 | 31.15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.34 | 28.2 | 39.35 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
- 18 Democratic Republic of Congo 36.44 compare
- 19 Uganda 34.83 compare
- 20 Central African Republic 34.13 compare
- 22 Madagascar 31.88 compare
- 23 Chad 31.7 compare
- 24 Burkina Faso 31.59 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Comoros?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Comoros was 32.19 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 39.35 in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.16 in 2002.
- How does Comoros rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Comoros ranks 21st out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Comoros 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.