Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth was 17.7% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe, 1977–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in %, constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe is 17.7%, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 69.0% on the previous year and up 441.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe peaked at 57.2% in 2010 and was at its lowest, -21.1%, in 2008.
Zimbabwe ranks 13th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | %, constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -5.1% | — |
| 1978 | 3.9% | -177.5% |
| 1979 | -16.7% | -524.3% |
| 1980 | 39.3% | -334.6% |
| 1981 | 12.5% | -68.1% |
| 1982 | 2.6% | -79.0% |
| 1983 | 1.6% | -39.8% |
| 1984 | -1.9% | -220.3% |
| 1985 | 6.9% | -464.1% |
| 1986 | 20.8% | +199.6% |
| 1987 | -2.1% | -110.0% |
| 1988 | 6.1% | -390.9% |
| 1989 | 1.2% | -79.8% |
| 1990 | -0.0% | -103.9% |
| 1991 | -4.4% | +9071.8% |
| 1992 | -5.3% | +21.5% |
| 1993 | 22.8% | -527.9% |
| 1994 | 9.4% | -58.8% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | -94.8% |
| 1996 | 8.1% | +1570.6% |
| 1997 | 5.5% | -32.2% |
| 1998 | -0.7% | -112.3% |
| 1999 | -3.7% | +439.5% |
| 2000 | -7.7% | +111.1% |
| 2001 | 3.3% | -142.4% |
| 2002 | -17.0% | -617.8% |
| 2003 | -20.4% | +20.5% |
| 2004 | -2.1% | -89.9% |
| 2005 | -7.3% | +257.0% |
| 2006 | -8.9% | +21.8% |
| 2007 | -9.8% | +9.4% |
| 2008 | -21.1% | +115.4% |
| 2009 | -8.2% | -61.3% |
| 2010 | 57.2% | -801.4% |
| 2011 | 17.7% | -69.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 17.7% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.0%, 5.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 17.7% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.4%, 2.8× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -9071.8% | -0.0% | -4.4% |
| 1996 | +1570.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010 | +801.4% | -8.2% | 57.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -6.0% | -16.7% | 3.9% | 3 |
| 1980s | 8.7% | -2.1% | 39.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.2% | -5.3% | 22.8% | 10 |
| 2000s | -9.9% | -21.1% | 3.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 37.5% | 17.7% | 57.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe?
- Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth in Zimbabwe was 17.7% in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 57.2% in 2010.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and non-financial services, growth recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.1% in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exports of goods and non-financial services, growth?
- Zimbabwe ranks 13th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of goods and non-financial services, growth rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 441.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Exports of goods and non-financial services, growth (%, constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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"The annual rate of growth of exports of goods and non-financial services, as calculated from the constant local currency series. Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods and other market services provided to or received from the rest of the world. Included is the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services. Data are in constant local currency. "