Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Other consumer goods imports (current US$) was 540.12 million current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Other consumer goods imports in Zambia, 1994–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 540.12 million current US$ for other consumer goods imports in 2003. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 207.4% on the previous year and up 223.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Zambia peaked at 540.12 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 120.51 million current US$, in 1998.
Zambia ranks 17th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 167.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 199.00 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1996 | 200.00 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 125.40 million current US$ | -37.3% |
| 1998 | 120.51 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1999 | 128.15 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 125.33 million current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 139.24 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 175.71 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2003 | 540.12 million current US$ | +207.4% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 540.12 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621.66 million current US$, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 540.12 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 183.07 million current US$, 3.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 156.68 million current US$ | 120.51 million current US$ | 200.00 million current US$ | 6 |
| 2000s | 245.10 million current US$ | 125.33 million current US$ | 540.12 million current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in Zambia?
- Other consumer goods imports in Zambia was 540.12 million current US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other consumer goods imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 540.12 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 120.51 million current US$ in 1998.
- How does Zambia rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Zambia ranks 17th out of 47 countries with data for 2003.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other consumer goods imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Consumer goods imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current dollars.