Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Senegal
Senegal: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 42.58 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Senegal, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Senegal is 42.58, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Senegal peaked at 52.9 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 28.33, in 2001.
That places Senegal 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the top quarter.
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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29.03 | — |
| 2001 | 28.33 | -2.4% |
| 2002 | 29.88 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 30.37 | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 31.75 | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 33.57 | +5.7% |
| 2006 | 34.51 | +2.8% |
| 2007 | 38.63 | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 41.81 | +8.2% |
| 2009 | 32.8 | -21.6% |
| 2010 | 32.32 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 36.09 | +11.7% |
| 2012 | 39.42 | +9.2% |
| 2013 | 38.66 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | 36.67 | -5.1% |
| 2015 | 35.38 | -3.5% |
| 2016 | 32.46 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 35.72 | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 38.76 | +8.5% |
| 2019 | 39.18 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 40.26 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 44.61 | +10.8% |
| 2022 | 52.9 | +18.6% |
| 2023 | 48.59 | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 42.62 | -12.3% |
| 2025 | 42.16 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 44.37 | +5.3% |
| 2027 | 42.58 | -4.0% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 42.58 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 42.58 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 1.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.07 | 28.33 | 41.81 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36.46 | 32.32 | 39.42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 44.76 | 40.26 | 52.9 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Senegal?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Senegal was 42.58 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 52.9 in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.33 in 2001.
- How does Senegal rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Senegal ranks 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Senegal 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.