Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC)
Southern African Development Community (SADC): Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 31.03 in 2027. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC), 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC) is 31.03, measured in 2027.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC) peaked at 37.13 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 23.52, in 2000.
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 Southern African Development Community (SADC), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23.52 | — |
| 2001 | 25.98 | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 27.39 | +5.4% |
| 2003 | 25.41 | -7.2% |
| 2004 | 26.31 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 27.37 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 29.16 | +6.5% |
| 2007 | 32.22 | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 37.13 | +15.2% |
| 2009 | 31.89 | -14.1% |
| 2010 | 30.33 | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 32.18 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 33.15 | +3.0% |
| 2013 | 34.35 | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 34.19 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 32.02 | -6.3% |
| 2016 | 29.37 | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 27.29 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 28.66 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 28.12 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 25.53 | -9.2% |
| 2021 | 27.6 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | 32.23 | +16.8% |
| 2023 | 32.85 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 31.65 | -3.7% |
| 2025 | 30.36 | -4.1% |
| 2026 | 31.03 | +2.2% |
| 2027 | 31.03 | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.64 | 23.52 | 37.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.97 | 27.29 | 34.35 | 10 |
| 2020s | 30.29 | 25.53 | 32.85 | 8 |
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- 1 Seychelles 109.99 compare
- 2 Lesotho 78.12 compare
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- 4 Mozambique 72.55 compare
- 5 South Sudan 71.95 compare
- 6 Namibia 60.53 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Southern African Development Community (SADC) was 31.03 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- The highest recorded value was 37.13 in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.52 in 2000.
- How does Southern African Development Community (SADC) rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Southern African Development Community (SADC) ranks 3rd out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Southern African Development Community (SADC)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern African Development Community (SADC) 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.