Exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exports as a capacity to import was 12.12 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe, 1976–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe is 12.12 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 29.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe peaked at 22.07 billion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.94 billion constant LCU, in 2008.
Zimbabwe ranks 147th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3.85 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1977 | 3.66 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1978 | 3.80 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1979 | 3.17 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1980 | 3.26 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 3.12 billion constant LCU | -4.2% |
| 1982 | 3.25 billion constant LCU | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 3.66 billion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 1984 | 4.20 billion constant LCU | +14.8% |
| 1985 | 4.59 billion constant LCU | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 5.85 billion constant LCU | +27.5% |
| 1987 | 5.69 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 6.66 billion constant LCU | +17.0% |
| 1989 | 6.73 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 6.41 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 6.75 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 5.93 billion constant LCU | -12.1% |
| 1993 | 6.79 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1994 | 7.71 billion constant LCU | +13.6% |
| 1995 | 8.08 billion constant LCU | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 9.72 billion constant LCU | +20.3% |
| 1997 | 10.04 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 10.31 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 9.10 billion constant LCU | -11.8% |
| 2000 | 8.42 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 8.28 billion constant LCU | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 7.01 billion constant LCU | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 5.35 billion constant LCU | -23.6% |
| 2004 | 4.83 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 2005 | 4.18 billion constant LCU | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 3.79 billion constant LCU | -9.3% |
| 2007 | 3.52 billion constant LCU | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 2.94 billion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2009 | 6.89 billion constant LCU | +134.5% |
| 2010 | 10.04 billion constant LCU | +45.8% |
| 2011 | 10.55 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 10.21 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 9.00 billion constant LCU | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 9.34 billion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 13.87 billion constant LCU | +48.4% |
| 2016 | 16.78 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 22.07 billion constant LCU | +31.5% |
| 2018 | 10.75 billion constant LCU | -51.3% |
| 2019 | 12.33 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2020 | 6.29 billion constant LCU | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 9.26 billion constant LCU | +47.0% |
| 2022 | 13.28 billion constant LCU | +43.4% |
| 2023 | 11.56 billion constant LCU | -12.9% |
| 2024 | 12.12 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.62 billion constant LCU | 3.17 billion constant LCU | 3.85 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.70 billion constant LCU | 3.12 billion constant LCU | 6.73 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.08 billion constant LCU | 5.93 billion constant LCU | 10.31 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.52 billion constant LCU | 2.94 billion constant LCU | 8.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.50 billion constant LCU | 9.00 billion constant LCU | 22.07 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.50 billion constant LCU | 6.29 billion constant LCU | 13.28 billion constant LCU | 5 |
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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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 12.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8792 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 2,657 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 23.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9882 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 2,986 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 97.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 31.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Zimbabwe was 12.12 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 22.07 billion constant LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.94 billion constant LCU in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Zimbabwe ranks 147th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. 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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.