Merchandise imports, WB in Senegal
Senegal: Merchandise imports, WB was 5.70 billion current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
5.70 billion current US$
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
17th
of 51 countries
All-time high
5.85 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
904.15 million current US$
in 1985
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Merchandise imports, WB in Senegal, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise imports, wb in Senegal stood at 5.70 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 10.1% on the previous year and up 255.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports, wb in Senegal peaked at 5.85 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 904.15 million current US$, in 1985.
That places Senegal 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports, WB in Senegal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.11 billion current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 1.16 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 984.14 million current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1983 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1984 | 930.52 million current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1985 | 904.15 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1986 | 1.00 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 1.12 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1988 | 1.09 billion current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1991 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 1.35 billion current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1993 | 1.23 billion current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 1.16 billion current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1995 | 1.37 billion current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1996 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 1.31 billion current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1998 | 1.44 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1999 | 1.55 billion current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 1.52 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2001 | 1.60 billion current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2002 | 1.78 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 2.28 billion current US$ | +28.2% |
| 2004 | 2.73 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2005 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 3.43 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 4.43 billion current US$ | +29.0% |
| 2008 | 5.85 billion current US$ | +32.0% |
| 2009 | 4.85 billion current US$ | -17.0% |
| 2010 | 5.17 billion current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 5.70 billion current US$ | +10.1% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 5.70 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.39 billion current US$, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 5.70 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.89 billion current US$, 2.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.05 billion current US$ | 904.15 million current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.35 billion current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 1.55 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.16 billion current US$ | 1.52 billion current US$ | 5.85 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.44 billion current US$ | 5.17 billion current US$ | 5.70 billion current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports, wb in Senegal?
- Merchandise imports, wb in Senegal was 5.70 billion current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 5.85 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports, wb recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 904.15 million current US$ in 1985.
- How does Senegal rank for merchandise imports, wb?
- Senegal ranks 17th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise imports, wb rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.4%. 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, 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.