Merchandise imports in Senegal
Senegal: Merchandise imports was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
3.16 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
17th
of 45 countries
All-time high
3.80 billion constant US$
in 2008
All-time low
662.97 million constant US$
in 1994
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Merchandise imports in Senegal, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports in Senegal is 3.16 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and up 216.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports in Senegal peaked at 3.80 billion constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 662.97 million constant US$, in 1994.
Senegal ranks 17th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports in Senegal, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 1.03 billion constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 885.06 million constant US$ | -13.9% |
| 1983 | 997.09 million constant US$ | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 912.20 million constant US$ | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 973.89 million constant US$ | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +12.1% |
| 1987 | 1.12 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 989.21 million constant US$ | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 961.27 million constant US$ | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 1.10 billion constant US$ | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 1.10 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 1.02 billion constant US$ | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 662.97 million constant US$ | -35.2% |
| 1995 | 697.18 million constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 663.27 million constant US$ | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 791.10 million constant US$ | +19.3% |
| 1998 | 928.97 million constant US$ | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 941.56 million constant US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 881.05 million constant US$ | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 996.28 million constant US$ | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 1.09 billion constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 1.32 billion constant US$ | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 1.57 billion constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 1.77 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 2.45 billion constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 3.80 billion constant US$ | +54.8% |
| 2009 | 2.75 billion constant US$ | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 2.90 billion constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 3.16 billion constant US$ | +8.7% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.16 billion constant US$, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 3.16 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.26 billion constant US$, 2.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 998.52 million constant US$ | 885.06 million constant US$ | 1.12 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 899.73 million constant US$ | 662.97 million constant US$ | 1.10 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.88 billion constant US$ | 881.05 million constant US$ | 3.80 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.03 billion constant US$ | 2.90 billion constant US$ | 3.16 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports in Senegal?
- Merchandise imports in Senegal was 3.16 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.80 billion constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 662.97 million constant US$ in 1994.
- How does Senegal rank for merchandise imports?
- Senegal ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.