Indonesia vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Indonesia
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa currently reports 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 260.07 billion constant 2015 US$ in Indonesia, a difference of 296.26 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa's figure about 2.1 times Indonesia's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa has been ahead every year.
Indonesia ranks 29th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 26th of 172 countries.
Sub-Saharan Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Indonesia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 76.40 billion constant 2015 US$ | 157.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 81.51 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2000s | 104.63 billion constant 2015 US$ | 314.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 209.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2010s | 182.86 billion constant 2015 US$ | 423.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 241.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| 2020s | 222.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 497.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 274.73 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, Indonesia or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Sub-Saharan Africa, at 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 260.07 billion constant 2015 US$ in Indonesia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Indonesia and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 296.26 billion constant 2015 US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Indonesia and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Indonesia and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Indonesia ranks 29th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 26th of 172 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.