Goods imports (BoP, current US$) in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Goods imports (BoP, current US$) was 355.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
355.23 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 5.6%
Rank
38th
of 47 groups
All-time high
374.60 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
17.29 billion BoP, current US$
in 1985
Years of data
41
1984–2024
Goods imports in Least developed countries, 1984–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for goods imports in Least developed countries is 355.23 billion BoP, current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 44.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Least developed countries peaked at 374.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 17.29 billion BoP, current US$, in 1985.
That places Least developed countries 38th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Goods imports (BoP, current US$) in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 17.49 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 17.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 18.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1987 | 19.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1988 | 20.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1989 | 20.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 23.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1991 | 22.64 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 24.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1993 | 24.06 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 27.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1995 | 32.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1996 | 34.45 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 35.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.2% |
| 1998 | 36.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 38.96 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 39.85 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 41.67 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 43.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 52.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.4% |
| 2004 | 63.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 77.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2006 | 89.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2007 | 112.66 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.3% |
| 2008 | 147.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 138.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2010 | 155.16 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 190.55 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2012 | 210.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2013 | 230.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 2014 | 246.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 222.98 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 214.26 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2017 | 237.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2018 | 267.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2019 | 265.02 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 237.24 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 319.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2022 | 374.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 336.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 2024 | 355.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 17.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 30.10 billion BoP, current US$ | 22.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 38.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.71 billion BoP, current US$ | 39.85 billion BoP, current US$ | 147.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 224.11 billion BoP, current US$ | 155.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 267.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 324.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 237.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 374.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 35 Philippines 130.59 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 36 Portugal 117.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Slovakia 116.89 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Norway 104.54 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 South Africa 104.47 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Israel 101.17 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Greece 91.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Least developed countries
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.7176 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 5.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0852 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 116.01 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 843.25 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.6191 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 141.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 977.33 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Least developed countries?
- Goods imports in Least developed countries was 355.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 374.60 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.29 billion BoP, current US$ in 1985.
- How does Least developed countries rank for goods imports?
- Least developed countries ranks 38th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. 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.