Intermediate goods imports, total (constant US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Intermediate goods imports, total (constant US$) was 136.61 million constant US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Intermediate goods imports, total in Zambia, 1986–2002
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for intermediate goods imports, total in Zambia is 136.61 million constant US$, measured in 2002.
The figure is up 10.0% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, total in Zambia peaked at 349.52 million constant US$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 16.00 million constant US$, in 1986.
That places Zambia 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, total (constant US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 16.00 million constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 308.50 million constant US$ | +1828.1% |
| 1988 | 349.52 million constant US$ | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 255.68 million constant US$ | -26.8% |
| 1990 | 333.03 million constant US$ | +30.3% |
| 1994 | 92.10 million constant US$ | -72.3% |
| 1995 | 104.05 million constant US$ | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 110.24 million constant US$ | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 145.75 million constant US$ | +32.2% |
| 1998 | 147.63 million constant US$ | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 96.03 million constant US$ | -35.0% |
| 2000 | 110.22 million constant US$ | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 124.19 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 136.61 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 136.61 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 207.50 million constant US$, 66% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 136.61 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 220.73 million constant US$, 62% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Intermediate goods imports, total (constant US$) in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +1828.1% | 16.00 million constant US$ | 308.50 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 232.42 million constant US$ | 16.00 million constant US$ | 349.52 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 146.98 million constant US$ | 92.10 million constant US$ | 333.03 million constant US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 123.67 million constant US$ | 110.22 million constant US$ | 136.61 million constant US$ | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, total in Zambia?
- Intermediate goods imports, total in Zambia was 136.61 million constant US$ in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, total recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 349.52 million constant US$ in 1988.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, total recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.00 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for intermediate goods imports, total?
- Zambia ranks 21st out of 35 countries with data for 2002.
- Is intermediate goods imports, total rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, total (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Intermediate goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.