Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Djibouti
Djibouti: Merchandise imports (constant US$) was 244.43 million constant US$ in 2006. ▲ Rising
Merchandise imports in Djibouti, 1998–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded 244.43 million constant US$ for merchandise imports in 2006. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Djibouti peaked at 244.43 million constant US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 188.03 million constant US$, in 2001.
That places Djibouti 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 195.53 million constant US$ | — |
| 1999 | 191.33 million constant US$ | -2.1% |
| 2000 | 194.25 million constant US$ | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 188.03 million constant US$ | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 190.10 million constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 2003 | 204.62 million constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 220.01 million constant US$ | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 234.86 million constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 2006 | 244.43 million constant US$ | +4.1% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 244.43 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.16 billion constant US$, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Djibouti's 244.43 million constant US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 13.47 billion constant US$, 2% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 193.43 million constant US$ | 191.33 million constant US$ | 195.53 million constant US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 210.90 million constant US$ | 188.03 million constant US$ | 244.43 million constant US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
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- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.0155 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 3.77 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 3.76 (2014)
- Total current account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 4.95 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Djibouti?
- Merchandise imports in Djibouti was 244.43 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 244.43 million constant US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.03 million constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Djibouti rank for merchandise imports?
- Djibouti ranks 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2006.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Djibouti 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.