Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) was 632.84 million constant US$ in 2011. ▲ Rising
Latest (2011)
632.84 million constant US$
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
8th
of 35 countries
All-time high
641.42 million constant US$
in 1986
All-time low
239.38 million constant US$
in 1990
Years of data
27
1985–2011
Other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe is 632.84 million constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 53.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 641.42 million constant US$ in 1986 and was at its lowest, 239.38 million constant US$, in 1990.
That places Zimbabwe 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Other consumer goods imports (constant US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 448.61 million constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 641.42 million constant US$ | +43.0% |
| 1987 | 258.74 million constant US$ | -59.7% |
| 1988 | 287.00 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 315.46 million constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 239.38 million constant US$ | -24.1% |
| 1991 | 275.81 million constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 277.38 million constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 261.78 million constant US$ | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 333.91 million constant US$ | +27.6% |
| 1995 | 379.88 million constant US$ | +13.8% |
| 1996 | 460.04 million constant US$ | +21.1% |
| 1997 | 506.20 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 481.17 million constant US$ | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 420.95 million constant US$ | -12.5% |
| 2000 | 482.89 million constant US$ | +14.7% |
| 2001 | 411.80 million constant US$ | -14.7% |
| 2002 | 361.85 million constant US$ | -12.1% |
| 2003 | 273.22 million constant US$ | -24.5% |
| 2004 | 279.92 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 247.13 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 318.21 million constant US$ | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 280.38 million constant US$ | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 473.85 million constant US$ | +69.0% |
| 2009 | 347.65 million constant US$ | -26.6% |
| 2010 | 527.33 million constant US$ | +51.7% |
| 2011 | 632.84 million constant US$ | +20.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 632.84 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 178.87 million constant US$, 3.5× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 632.84 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 452.42 million constant US$, 1.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 390.25 million constant US$ | 258.74 million constant US$ | 641.42 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 363.65 million constant US$ | 239.38 million constant US$ | 506.20 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 347.69 million constant US$ | 247.13 million constant US$ | 482.89 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 580.08 million constant US$ | 527.33 million constant US$ | 632.84 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe?
- Other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe was 632.84 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 641.42 million constant US$ in 1986.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 239.38 million constant US$ in 1990.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 8th out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other consumer goods imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.