Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in East African Community (EAC)
East African Community (EAC): Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 25.02 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in East African Community (EAC), 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in East African Community (EAC) is 25.02, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.5% on the previous year and up 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in East African Community (EAC) peaked at 32.68 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 18.94, in 2002.
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 East African Community (EAC), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.04 | — |
| 2001 | 19.56 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 18.94 | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 19.22 | +1.5% |
| 2004 | 21.73 | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 23.97 | +10.3% |
| 2006 | 26.39 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 27.51 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 28.32 | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 25.98 | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 28.55 | +9.9% |
| 2011 | 32.68 | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 30.72 | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 28.45 | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 27.62 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 25.95 | -6.0% |
| 2016 | 22.39 | -13.7% |
| 2017 | 22.06 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 22.64 | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 21.75 | -4.0% |
| 2020 | 19.94 | -8.3% |
| 2021 | 21.8 | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 24.4 | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 24.45 | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 24.88 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 24.68 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 25.39 | +2.9% |
| 2027 | 25.02 | -1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23.06 | 18.94 | 28.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.28 | 21.75 | 32.68 | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.82 | 19.94 | 25.39 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in East African Community (EAC)?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in East African Community (EAC) was 25.02 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in East African Community (EAC)?
- The highest recorded value was 32.68 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in East African Community (EAC)?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.94 in 2002.
- How does East African Community (EAC) rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- East African Community (EAC) ranks 15th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in East African Community (EAC)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this East African Community (EAC) 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.