Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts was 2.37 million BoP, current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe, 1977–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 2.37 million BoP, current US$ for charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in 2016.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 38.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe peaked at 17.77 million BoP, current US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 374,333 BoP, current US$, in 1985.
That places Zimbabwe 104th out of 154 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 794,832 BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 1.78 million BoP, current US$ | +123.7% |
| 1979 | 1.03 million BoP, current US$ | -42.2% |
| 1980 | 2.79 million BoP, current US$ | +171.2% |
| 1981 | 2.01 million BoP, current US$ | -28.0% |
| 1982 | 1.45 million BoP, current US$ | -27.8% |
| 1983 | 984,801 BoP, current US$ | -32.1% |
| 1984 | 624,962 BoP, current US$ | -36.5% |
| 1985 | 374,333 BoP, current US$ | -40.1% |
| 1986 | 595,536 BoP, current US$ | +59.1% |
| 1987 | 540,451 BoP, current US$ | -9.2% |
| 1988 | 553,179 BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 17.77 million BoP, current US$ | +3112.4% |
| 1990 | 774,909 BoP, current US$ | -95.6% |
| 1991 | 1.58 million BoP, current US$ | +103.4% |
| 1992 | 993,659 BoP, current US$ | -37.0% |
| 1993 | 824,758 BoP, current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1994 | 603,116 BoP, current US$ | -26.9% |
| 2009 | 1.72 million BoP, current US$ | +184.9% |
| 2010 | 1.81 million BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 1.89 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 1.98 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2013 | 2.07 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 2.17 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 2.27 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 2.37 million BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.20 million BoP, current US$ | 794,832 BoP, current US$ | 1.78 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 2.77 million BoP, current US$ | 374,333 BoP, current US$ | 17.77 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 954,512 BoP, current US$ | 603,116 BoP, current US$ | 1.58 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 1.72 million BoP, current US$ | 1.72 million BoP, current US$ | 1.72 million BoP, current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.08 million BoP, current US$ | 1.81 million BoP, current US$ | 2.37 million BoP, current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 101 Samoa 2.63 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 102 Uganda 2.56 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 103 Belize 2.50 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Kosovo 1.88 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 105 Kosovo (UNSCR 1244) 1.88 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 107 Seychelles 1.52 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 0.5 % change on previous year (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1046 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 261.01 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth -3.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth -983.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 115.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 3.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 9,100 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe?
- Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts in Zimbabwe was 2.37 million BoP, current US$ in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 17.77 million BoP, current US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 374,333 BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts?
- Zimbabwe ranks 104th out of 154 countries with data for 2016.
- Is charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Charges for the use of intellectual property, receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Charges for the use of proprietary rights (such as patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial processes and designs including trade secrets, franchises), and charges for licenses to reproduce or distribute (or both) intellectual property embodied in produced originals or prototypes (such as copyrights on books and manuscripts, computer software, cinematographic works, and sound recordings) and related rights (such as for live performances and television, cable, or satellite broadcast). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.