Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Merchandise imports was 81.98 million constant US$ in 2011. ▲ Rising
Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 81.98 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 135.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 81.98 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 21.40 million constant US$, in 1996.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 43rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 22 years of available data.
Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 26.89 million constant US$ | — |
| 1991 | 30.60 million constant US$ | +13.8% |
| 1992 | 27.24 million constant US$ | -11.0% |
| 1993 | 31.15 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 1994 | 28.31 million constant US$ | -9.1% |
| 1995 | 25.76 million constant US$ | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 21.40 million constant US$ | -16.9% |
| 1997 | 22.36 million constant US$ | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 22.01 million constant US$ | -1.6% |
| 1999 | 27.10 million constant US$ | +23.1% |
| 2000 | 31.41 million constant US$ | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 34.86 million constant US$ | +11.0% |
| 2002 | 36.25 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 39.10 million constant US$ | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 38.05 million constant US$ | -2.7% |
| 2005 | 39.58 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 53.16 million constant US$ | +34.3% |
| 2007 | 53.71 million constant US$ | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 61.80 million constant US$ | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 63.72 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 72.90 million constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 81.98 million constant US$ | +12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.28 million constant US$ | 21.40 million constant US$ | 31.15 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.16 million constant US$ | 31.41 million constant US$ | 63.72 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.44 million constant US$ | 72.90 million constant US$ | 81.98 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 40 Gambia 130.95 million constant US$ compare
- 41 Cape Verde 105.00 million constant US$ compare
- 42 Comoros 83.75 million constant US$ compare
- 44 Namibia 0 constant US$ compare
- 45 Guinea-Bissau -356.38 million constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Merchandise imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 81.98 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 81.98 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.40 million constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for merchandise imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 43rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.