Intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Intermediate goods imports, total was 1.51 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.51 billion current US$
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
12th
of 45 countries
All-time high
1.52 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
115.48 million current US$
in 1993
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia is 1.51 billion current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 391.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia peaked at 1.52 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 115.48 million current US$, in 1993.
Ethiopia ranks 12th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 152.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 140.00 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1986 | 165.00 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1987 | 153.24 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 1988 | 184.30 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 1989 | 198.70 million current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1990 | 183.50 million current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 142.08 million current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 129.90 million current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 115.48 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 144.25 million current US$ | +24.9% |
| 1995 | 203.70 million current US$ | +41.2% |
| 1996 | 228.70 million current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1997 | 358.90 million current US$ | +56.9% |
| 1998 | 348.30 million current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1999 | 338.70 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 224.70 million current US$ | -33.7% |
| 2001 | 308.10 million current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2002 | 318.00 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 296.45 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2004 | 461.20 million current US$ | +55.6% |
| 2005 | 713.90 million current US$ | +54.8% |
| 2006 | 898.20 million current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2007 | 914.20 million current US$ | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +66.0% |
| 2009 | 1.49 billion current US$ | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 1.46 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 1.51 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 1.51 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 256.97 million current US$, 5.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 1.51 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 442.19 million current US$, 3.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 165.54 million current US$ | 140.00 million current US$ | 198.70 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 219.35 million current US$ | 115.48 million current US$ | 358.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 714.67 million current US$ | 224.70 million current US$ | 1.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 billion current US$ | 1.46 billion current US$ | 1.51 billion current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia?
- Intermediate goods imports, total in Ethiopia was 1.51 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest intermediate goods imports, total recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest intermediate goods imports, total recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.48 million current US$ in 1993.
- How does Ethiopia rank for intermediate goods imports, total?
- Ethiopia ranks 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is intermediate goods imports, total rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 391.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Intermediate goods imports, total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Intermediate goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) current US dollars.