Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Merchandise imports (constant US$) was 130.95 million constant US$ in 2004. ▬ Flat
Latest (2004)
130.95 million constant US$
Change on year
up 19.6%
World rank
40th
of 45 countries
All-time high
183.67 million constant US$
in 1992
All-time low
99.55 million constant US$
in 1988
Years of data
18
1987–2004
Merchandise imports in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2004, merchandise imports in Gambia stood at 130.95 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Gambia peaked at 183.67 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 99.55 million constant US$, in 1988.
Gambia ranks 40th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Merchandise imports (constant US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 103.85 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 99.55 million constant US$ | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 109.58 million constant US$ | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 126.61 million constant US$ | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 161.10 million constant US$ | +27.2% |
| 1992 | 183.67 million constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 180.99 million constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 155.00 million constant US$ | -14.4% |
| 1995 | 173.78 million constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 151.61 million constant US$ | -12.8% |
| 1997 | 137.23 million constant US$ | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 157.97 million constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 144.60 million constant US$ | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 140.88 million constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 108.68 million constant US$ | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 119.58 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 109.49 million constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 130.95 million constant US$ | +19.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 130.95 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.03 billion constant US$, 13% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 130.95 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 10% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.33 million constant US$ | 99.55 million constant US$ | 109.58 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 157.26 million constant US$ | 126.61 million constant US$ | 183.67 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 121.92 million constant US$ | 108.68 million constant US$ | 140.88 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 37 Djibouti 244.43 million constant US$ compare
- 38 Burundi 212.92 million constant US$ compare
- 39 Equatorial Guinea 132.51 million constant US$ compare
- 41 Cape Verde 105.00 million constant US$ compare
- 42 Comoros 83.75 million constant US$ compare
- 43 Sao Tome and Principe 81.98 million constant US$ compare
More trade data for Gambia
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 123.95 (2025)
- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 102.85 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 100.06 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 103.01 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 97.29 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 73.76 (2025)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, Percent of GDP 0.9095 (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 7.76 units per person (2024)
- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 0.0089 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), gaps 43,323 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Gambia?
- Merchandise imports in Gambia was 130.95 million constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 183.67 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 99.55 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Gambia rank for merchandise imports?
- Gambia ranks 40th out of 45 countries with data for 2004.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gambia 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.