Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Gabon
Gabon: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 36.63 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Gabon, 2001–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2027, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Gabon stood at 36.63.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 18.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Gabon peaked at 38.36 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 23.15, in 2007.
That places Gabon 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 30.93 | — |
| 2002 | 31.61 | +2.2% |
| 2003 | 28.81 | -8.8% |
| 2004 | 27.69 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 25.27 | -8.7% |
| 2006 | 28.72 | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 23.15 | -19.4% |
| 2008 | 24.29 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 34.68 | +42.8% |
| 2010 | 34.23 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 34.13 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 35.2 | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 38.36 | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 34.22 | -10.8% |
| 2015 | 35.1 | +2.6% |
| 2016 | 34.18 | -2.6% |
| 2017 | 30.94 | -9.5% |
| 2018 | 28.62 | -7.5% |
| 2019 | 30.79 | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 28.04 | -8.9% |
| 2021 | 28.49 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 31.23 | +9.6% |
| 2023 | 34.87 | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 35.89 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 36.9 | +2.8% |
| 2026 | 36.56 | -0.9% |
| 2027 | 36.63 | +0.2% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 36.63 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 36.63 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 37.69, 97% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.35 | 23.15 | 34.68 | 9 |
| 2010s | 33.58 | 28.62 | 38.36 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.58 | 28.04 | 36.9 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Gabon?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Gabon was 36.63 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 38.36 in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.15 in 2007.
- How does Gabon rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Gabon ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gabon 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.