Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern
Africa Eastern and Southern: Imports of goods and services was 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
369.26 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 3.0%
Rank
39th
of 47 groups
All-time high
372.79 billion BoP, current US$
in 2022
All-time low
20.98 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Africa Eastern and Southern recorded 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2024.
The figure is up 3.0% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern peaked at 372.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 20.98 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
That places Africa Eastern and Southern 39th out of 47 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 20.98 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 25.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1979 | 30.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1980 | 43.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.7% |
| 1981 | 47.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1982 | 39.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 34.61 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.3% |
| 1984 | 34.32 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 1985 | 27.99 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.4% |
| 1986 | 29.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1987 | 35.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1988 | 41.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1989 | 42.80 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 46.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1991 | 46.00 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1992 | 49.86 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 51.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 58.13 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1995 | 68.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1996 | 69.97 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 74.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1998 | 74.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 71.29 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 69.15 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 69.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.0% |
| 2002 | 72.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 91.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 2004 | 118.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +30.4% |
| 2005 | 144.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.6% |
| 2006 | 169.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 210.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2008 | 258.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2009 | 221.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2010 | 255.58 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 307.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2012 | 320.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2013 | 329.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 334.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 286.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 251.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2017 | 270.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 296.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 282.52 billion BoP, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 236.49 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2021 | 298.34 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2022 | 372.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 358.42 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2024 | 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 20.98 billion BoP, current US$ | 30.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 37.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 27.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 47.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 61.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 46.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 74.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 142.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 69.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 258.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 293.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 251.77 billion BoP, current US$ | 334.43 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 327.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 236.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 372.79 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Eastern and Southern
- 36 Philippines 168.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 37 Luxembourg 163.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 38 Israel 155.47 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 39 Portugal 136.98 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 40 Slovakia 131.22 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 41 Finland 130.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 42 South Africa 126.24 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Eastern and Southern
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.1486 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5957 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,159 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.6726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 226.14 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 255.93 current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -4.92 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Imports of goods and services in Africa Eastern and Southern was 369.26 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The highest recorded value was 372.79 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.98 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Africa Eastern and Southern rank for imports of goods and services?
- Africa Eastern and Southern ranks 39th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Africa Eastern and Southern?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Eastern and Southern data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.