Merchandise imports, WB in Mozambique
Mozambique: Merchandise imports, WB was 4.46 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
4.46 billion current US$
Change on year
up 13.1%
World rank
23rd
of 51 countries
All-time high
4.46 billion current US$
in 2011
All-time low
423.76 million current US$
in 1985
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Merchandise imports, WB in Mozambique, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports, wb in Mozambique is 4.46 billion current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 13.1% on the previous year and up 319.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Mozambique peaked at 4.46 billion current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 423.76 million current US$, in 1985.
That places Mozambique 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 539.66 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 423.76 million current US$ | -21.5% |
| 1986 | 542.73 million current US$ | +28.1% |
| 1987 | 642.00 million current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1988 | 657.60 million current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 722.70 million current US$ | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 780.00 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1991 | 791.20 million current US$ | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 745.00 million current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 829.70 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 1994 | 881.00 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 726.99 million current US$ | -17.5% |
| 1996 | 782.60 million current US$ | +7.6% |
| 1997 | 760.00 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1998 | 817.30 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1999 | 1.20 billion current US$ | +46.8% |
| 2000 | 1.16 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 2002 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +45.1% |
| 2003 | 1.74 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 2.03 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +21.2% |
| 2006 | 2.91 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 3.09 billion current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2008 | 4.01 billion current US$ | +29.6% |
| 2009 | 3.57 billion current US$ | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 3.95 billion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 4.46 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 4.46 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.72 billion current US$, 2.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 4.46 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 588.08 million current US$ | 423.76 million current US$ | 722.70 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 831.36 million current US$ | 726.99 million current US$ | 1.20 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.36 billion current US$ | 1.06 billion current US$ | 4.01 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.21 billion current US$ | 3.95 billion current US$ | 4.46 billion current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Mozambique?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Mozambique was 4.46 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 4.46 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 423.76 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Mozambique rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Mozambique ranks 23rd out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 319.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.