Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre was 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 7.9%
World rank
42nd
of 198 countries
All-time high
2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
82,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1976
Years of data
48
1976–2023
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia, 1976–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in BoP, current US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia is 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 53.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia peaked at 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 82,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1976.
That places Saint Lucia 42nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 82,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1977 | 102,131 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +24.4% |
| 1978 | 144,426 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +41.4% |
| 1979 | 172,787 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +19.6% |
| 1980 | 220,820 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 230,820 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1982 | 221,475 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 208,361 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 239,344 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1985 | 248,525 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1986 | 294,359 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +18.4% |
| 1987 | 333,157 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1988 | 416,600 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 511,815 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1990 | 524,579 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1991 | 560,564 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1992 | 590,388 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 580,188 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 606,198 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1995 | 648,907 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 639,084 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 679,169 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 700,388 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 749,551 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 806,285 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 727,756 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -9.7% |
| 2002 | 722,098 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 894,321 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +23.9% |
| 2004 | 909,028 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 1.06 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 1.25 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 1.42 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 1.48 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 1.19 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -19.5% |
| 2010 | 1.46 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +22.3% |
| 2011 | 1.51 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 1.41 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -6.9% |
| 2013 | 1.39 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 1.41 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2015 | 1.38 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 1.52 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 1.57 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2018 | 1.62 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 1.67 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 1.17 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | -29.8% |
| 2021 | 1.46 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 1.97 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +34.3% |
| 2023 | 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | +7.9% |
Saint Lucia compared with similar countries
- Saint Lucia's 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 309,218 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 6.9× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Saint Lucia's 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 486,221 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre, 4.4× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 125,368 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 82,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 172,787 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
| 1980s | 292,528 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 208,361 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 511,815 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 627,902 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 524,579 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 749,551 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.05 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 722,098 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.48 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.49 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.38 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.67 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.68 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 1.17 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saint Lucia
- 39 Italy 2.49 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 40 Lebanon 2.28 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 41 Tuvalu 2.25 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 43 France 2.03 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 44 Palestine 1.93 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
- 45 Hungary 1.80 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Saint Lucia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.31 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 18.67 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.007 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 103.63 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 193.98 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 3.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.073 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,077 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia?
- Imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre in Saint Lucia was 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 million BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 82,128 BoP, current US$ per square kilometre in 1976.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre?
- Saint Lucia ranks 42nd out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (bop, current us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 53.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.