Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon
Gabon: Where China ranks among a country’s import partners was 3 rank in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3 rank
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
48th
of 206 countries
All-time high
29 rank
in 1991
All-time low
2 rank
in 2014
Years of data
51
1971–2024
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon, 1971–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in rank.
Analysis
In 2024, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon stood at 3 rank.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon peaked at 29 rank in 1991 and was at its lowest, 2 rank, in 2014.
Gabon ranks 48th of 206 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Where China ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon, year by year
| Year | rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 21 rank | — |
| 1974 | 11 rank | -47.6% |
| 1975 | 9 rank | -18.2% |
| 1976 | 7 rank | -22.2% |
| 1977 | 16 rank | +128.6% |
| 1978 | 14 rank | -12.5% |
| 1979 | 8 rank | -42.9% |
| 1980 | 10 rank | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 8 rank | -20.0% |
| 1982 | 12 rank | +50.0% |
| 1983 | 10 rank | -16.7% |
| 1984 | 10 rank | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 10 rank | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 19 rank | +90.0% |
| 1987 | 20 rank | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 23 rank | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 25 rank | +8.7% |
| 1990 | 22 rank | -12.0% |
| 1991 | 29 rank | +31.8% |
| 1992 | 27 rank | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 27 rank | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 23 rank | -14.8% |
| 1995 | 19 rank | -17.4% |
| 1996 | 20 rank | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 21 rank | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 15 rank | -28.6% |
| 1999 | 16 rank | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 14 rank | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 17 rank | +21.4% |
| 2003 | 15 rank | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 14 rank | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 13 rank | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 7 rank | -46.2% |
| 2007 | 4 rank | -42.9% |
| 2008 | 4 rank | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 rank | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 4 rank | -20.0% |
| 2011 | 3 rank | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2 rank | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 4 rank | +100.0% |
| 2016 | 2 rank | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 3 rank | +50.0% |
| 2018 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 rank | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 4 rank | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 3 rank | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 2 rank | -33.3% |
| 2023 | 3 rank | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 3 rank | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12.29 rank | 7 rank | 21 rank | 7 |
| 1980s | 14.7 rank | 8 rank | 25 rank | 10 |
| 1990s | 21.9 rank | 15 rank | 29 rank | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.33 rank | 4 rank | 17 rank | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.9 rank | 2 rank | 4 rank | 10 |
| 2020s | 3 rank | 2 rank | 4 rank | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 33.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2483 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 2,051 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 27.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 144.47 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 1.19 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 11.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4589 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon?
- Where china ranks among a country’s import partners in Gabon was 3 rank in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 29 rank in 1991.
- What is the lowest where china ranks among a country’s import partners recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 rank in 2014.
- How does Gabon rank for where china ranks among a country’s import partners?
- Gabon ranks 48th out of 206 countries with data for 2024.
- Is where china ranks among a country’s import partners rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Where China ranks among a country’s import partners. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Rank of China among a country's import partners, based on import values that include the cost of goods, freight, and insurance. A rank of 1 indicates that the China is the country's largest import partner.