Merchandise imports in Angola
Angola: Merchandise imports was 13.27 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
13.27 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
6th
of 45 countries
All-time high
18.01 billion constant US$
in 2009
All-time low
1.05 billion constant US$
in 1986
Years of data
27
1985–2011
Merchandise imports in Angola, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Angola recorded 13.27 billion constant US$ for merchandise imports in 2011.
The figure is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 253.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Angola peaked at 18.01 billion constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 1.05 billion constant US$, in 1986.
Angola ranks 6th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.44 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 1.05 billion constant US$ | -27.4% |
| 1987 | 1.26 billion constant US$ | +20.8% |
| 1988 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1989 | 1.19 billion constant US$ | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | +24.9% |
| 1991 | 1.27 billion constant US$ | -14.1% |
| 1992 | 1.94 billion constant US$ | +52.5% |
| 1993 | 1.50 billion constant US$ | -22.6% |
| 1994 | 1.44 billion constant US$ | -4.0% |
| 1995 | 1.67 billion constant US$ | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 1.84 billion constant US$ | +10.2% |
| 1997 | 2.60 billion constant US$ | +41.1% |
| 1998 | 2.16 billion constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 1999 | 3.35 billion constant US$ | +55.3% |
| 2000 | 3.48 billion constant US$ | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 3.76 billion constant US$ | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 4.40 billion constant US$ | +17.2% |
| 2003 | 5.86 billion constant US$ | +33.0% |
| 2004 | 5.69 billion constant US$ | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 7.88 billion constant US$ | +38.4% |
| 2006 | 7.76 billion constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 11.08 billion constant US$ | +42.8% |
| 2008 | 15.10 billion constant US$ | +36.2% |
| 2009 | 18.01 billion constant US$ | +19.3% |
| 2010 | 12.38 billion constant US$ | -31.3% |
| 2011 | 13.27 billion constant US$ | +7.2% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 13.27 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.16 billion constant US$, 4.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Angola's 13.27 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 10.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.22 billion constant US$ | 1.05 billion constant US$ | 1.44 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 1.93 billion constant US$ | 1.27 billion constant US$ | 3.35 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.30 billion constant US$ | 3.48 billion constant US$ | 18.01 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.83 billion constant US$ | 12.38 billion constant US$ | 13.27 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Angola
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Angola?
- Merchandise imports in Angola was 13.27 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 18.01 billion constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 billion constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Angola rank for merchandise imports?
- Angola ranks 6th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.