Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Other consumer goods imports (current US$) was 912.33 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
912.33 million current US$
Change on year
up 45.1%
World rank
14th
of 47 countries
All-time high
912.33 million current US$
in 2011
All-time low
131.95 million current US$
in 1987
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe is 912.33 million current US$, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of up 45.1% on the previous year and up 331.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 912.33 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 131.95 million current US$, in 1987.
Zimbabwe ranks 14th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other consumer goods imports (current US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 226.48 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 219.39 million current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 293.79 million current US$ | +33.9% |
| 1987 | 131.95 million current US$ | -55.1% |
| 1988 | 143.38 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 162.69 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 134.43 million current US$ | -17.4% |
| 1991 | 151.20 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 154.15 million current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 139.40 million current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 185.05 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1995 | 229.30 million current US$ | +23.9% |
| 1996 | 262.40 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1997 | 289.90 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 232.45 million current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1999 | 212.85 million current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2000 | 262.60 million current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2001 | 211.25 million current US$ | -19.6% |
| 2002 | 187.00 million current US$ | -11.5% |
| 2003 | 169.95 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2004 | 207.85 million current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2005 | 204.54 million current US$ | -1.6% |
| 2006 | 294.40 million current US$ | +43.9% |
| 2007 | 285.80 million current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2008 | 529.60 million current US$ | +85.3% |
| 2009 | 347.65 million current US$ | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 628.55 million current US$ | +80.8% |
| 2011 | 912.33 million current US$ | +45.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 912.33 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 621.66 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 912.33 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 183.07 million current US$, 5.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 196.28 million current US$ | 131.95 million current US$ | 293.79 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 199.11 million current US$ | 134.43 million current US$ | 289.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 270.06 million current US$ | 169.95 million current US$ | 529.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 770.44 million current US$ | 628.55 million current US$ | 912.33 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe?
- Other consumer goods imports in Zimbabwe was 912.33 million current 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 912.33 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest other consumer goods imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 131.95 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for other consumer goods imports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 14th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other consumer goods imports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 331.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.