Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) was 390.00 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
390.00 million current US$
Change on year
up 7.4%
World rank
43rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
390.00 million current US$
in 2011
All-time low
17.52 million current US$
in 1971
Years of data
41
1971–2011
Merchandise imports, WB in Gambia, 1971–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports, wb in Gambia stood at 390.00 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 156.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Gambia peaked at 390.00 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 17.52 million current US$, in 1971.
Gambia ranks 43rd of 51 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB (current US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 17.52 million current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 20.46 million current US$ | +16.8% |
| 1973 | 24.19 million current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1974 | 33.97 million current US$ | +40.5% |
| 1975 | 44.36 million current US$ | +30.6% |
| 1976 | 53.45 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1977 | 61.09 million current US$ | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 71.82 million current US$ | +17.6% |
| 1979 | 87.87 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 1980 | 116.21 million current US$ | +32.3% |
| 1981 | 133.19 million current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 111.55 million current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1983 | 91.46 million current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1984 | 80.95 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1985 | 77.25 million current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1986 | 90.40 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1987 | 103.85 million current US$ | +14.9% |
| 1988 | 106.80 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 109.45 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | 133.60 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1991 | 173.58 million current US$ | +29.9% |
| 1992 | 204.38 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 205.25 million current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 178.74 million current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1995 | 208.64 million current US$ | +16.7% |
| 1996 | 189.08 million current US$ | -9.4% |
| 1997 | 175.95 million current US$ | -6.9% |
| 1998 | 207.06 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1999 | 193.53 million current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 192.57 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 152.10 million current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 171.60 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 161.00 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 2004 | 202.80 million current US$ | +26.0% |
| 2005 | 223.40 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2006 | 222.20 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2007 | 262.90 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2008 | 317.30 million current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2009 | 338.40 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2010 | 363.10 million current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 390.00 million current US$ | +7.4% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 390.00 million current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.72 billion current US$, 23% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 390.00 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$, 14% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46.08 million current US$ | 17.52 million current US$ | 87.87 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1980s | 102.11 million current US$ | 77.25 million current US$ | 133.19 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 186.98 million current US$ | 133.60 million current US$ | 208.64 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 224.43 million current US$ | 152.10 million current US$ | 338.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 376.55 million current US$ | 363.10 million current US$ | 390.00 million current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Gambia?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Gambia was 390.00 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 390.00 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.52 million current US$ in 1971.
- How does Gambia rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Gambia ranks 43rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 156.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.