Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) vs Sweden: Imports of goods and services
Imports of goods and services over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)
- Sweden
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) currently reports 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 294.74 billion constant 2015 US$ in Sweden, a difference of 261.59 billion constant 2015 US$.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s figure about 1.9 times Sweden's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th and Sweden ranks 25th of 36 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 157.91 billion constant 2015 US$ | 83.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | 74.67 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2000s | 314.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | 141.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | 173.38 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2010s | 423.88 billion constant 2015 US$ | 200.66 billion constant 2015 US$ | 223.22 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
| 2020s | 497.10 billion constant 2015 US$ | 267.62 billion constant 2015 US$ | 229.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher imports of goods and services, Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) or Sweden?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), at 556.33 billion constant 2015 US$ against 294.74 billion constant 2015 US$ in Sweden as of 2025.
- What is the difference in imports of goods and services between Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sweden?
- 261.59 billion constant 2015 US$, with Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sweden?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) and Sweden rank globally for imports of goods and services?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 26th and Sweden ranks 25th of 36 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). 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.