Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Burundi
Burundi: Merchandise imports (constant US$) was 212.92 million constant US$ in 2005. ▼ Falling
Latest (2005)
212.92 million constant US$
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
38th
of 45 countries
All-time high
238.84 million constant US$
in 1986
All-time low
81.95 million constant US$
in 1997
Years of data
26
1980–2005
Merchandise imports in Burundi, 1980–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Burundi is 212.92 million constant US$, measured in 2005.
The figure is up 28.1% on the previous year and up 17.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Burundi peaked at 238.84 million constant US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 81.95 million constant US$, in 1997.
That places Burundi 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 26 years of available data.
Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Burundi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 141.47 million constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 138.08 million constant US$ | -2.4% |
| 1982 | 185.89 million constant US$ | +34.6% |
| 1983 | 181.27 million constant US$ | -2.5% |
| 1984 | 203.85 million constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 1985 | 231.14 million constant US$ | +13.4% |
| 1986 | 238.84 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 197.86 million constant US$ | -17.2% |
| 1988 | 194.16 million constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 175.52 million constant US$ | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 201.59 million constant US$ | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 210.41 million constant US$ | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 182.64 million constant US$ | -13.2% |
| 1993 | 150.31 million constant US$ | -17.7% |
| 1994 | 181.87 million constant US$ | +21.0% |
| 1995 | 181.69 million constant US$ | -0.1% |
| 1996 | 105.75 million constant US$ | -41.8% |
| 1997 | 81.95 million constant US$ | -22.5% |
| 1998 | 127.19 million constant US$ | +55.2% |
| 1999 | 125.41 million constant US$ | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 127.54 million constant US$ | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 133.03 million constant US$ | +4.3% |
| 2002 | 133.29 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 167.41 million constant US$ | +25.6% |
| 2004 | 166.24 million constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 2005 | 212.92 million constant US$ | +28.1% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 212.92 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 21% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 212.92 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 17% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 188.81 million constant US$ | 138.08 million constant US$ | 238.84 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 154.88 million constant US$ | 81.95 million constant US$ | 210.41 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 156.74 million constant US$ | 127.54 million constant US$ | 212.92 million constant US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Burundi?
- Merchandise imports in Burundi was 212.92 million constant US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 238.84 million constant US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 81.95 million constant US$ in 1997.
- How does Burundi rank for merchandise imports?
- Burundi ranks 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2005.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burundi 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.