Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 29.26 in 2027. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa recorded 29.26 for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in 2027.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa peaked at 36.31 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 25.03, in 2000.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.03 | — |
| 2001 | 27.77 | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 27.5 | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 27.54 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 29.43 | +6.9% |
| 2005 | 30.66 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 30.63 | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 33.56 | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 35.8 | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 35.5 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 35.66 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 36.31 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 36.04 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 34.93 | -3.1% |
| 2014 | 34.6 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 33.32 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 30.53 | -8.4% |
| 2017 | 28.94 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 29.51 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 28.86 | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 27.04 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 28.18 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 30.63 | +8.7% |
| 2023 | 29.68 | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 29.38 | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 29.27 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 29.89 | +2.1% |
| 2027 | 29.26 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.34 | 25.03 | 35.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.87 | 28.86 | 36.31 | 10 |
| 2020s | 29.17 | 27.04 | 30.63 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa was 29.26 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 36.31 in 2011.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.03 in 2000.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa ranks 8th out of 19 groups with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding Nigeria and South Africa 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.