Imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central
Africa Western and Central: Imports of goods and services was 211.62 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
211.62 billion BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 2.5%
Rank
42nd
of 47 groups
All-time high
225.59 billion BoP, current US$
in 2019
All-time low
19.53 billion BoP, current US$
in 1986
Years of data
48
1977–2024
Imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central stood at 211.62 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central peaked at 225.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 19.53 billion BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Africa Western and Central ranks 42nd of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 24.50 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 27.61 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1979 | 29.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1980 | 38.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1981 | 43.52 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.5% |
| 1982 | 35.27 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
| 1983 | 28.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.0% |
| 1984 | 24.25 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1985 | 23.85 billion BoP, current US$ | -1.6% |
| 1986 | 19.53 billion BoP, current US$ | -18.1% |
| 1987 | 20.32 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 20.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1989 | 20.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 25.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 29.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1992 | 27.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1993 | 27.72 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 26.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 21.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.4% |
| 1996 | 22.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 23.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 24.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 35.03 billion BoP, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 2000 | 34.01 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2001 | 40.47 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2002 | 41.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 53.35 billion BoP, current US$ | +28.1% |
| 2004 | 56.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 76.01 billion BoP, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 86.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 109.79 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 141.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2009 | 119.66 billion BoP, current US$ | -15.6% |
| 2010 | 150.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 2011 | 188.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 183.04 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 184.56 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 2014 | 195.74 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 171.97 billion BoP, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2016 | 142.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.3% |
| 2017 | 152.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 185.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2019 | 225.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2020 | 187.59 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 2021 | 198.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 223.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 216.95 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 211.62 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27.28 billion BoP, current US$ | 24.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 29.73 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 27.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 43.52 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 26.50 billion BoP, current US$ | 21.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 35.03 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 34.01 billion BoP, current US$ | 141.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 178.06 billion BoP, current US$ | 142.21 billion BoP, current US$ | 225.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 207.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 187.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 223.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa Western and Central
- 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
- 43 Greece 122.33 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 44 Egypt 115.08 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 45 Chile 108.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Africa Western and Central
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 942.07 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 19.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4965 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 794.5 current US$ per person (2025)
- Inflation, GDP deflator 2.8% (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) 807.39 billion current US$ (2025)
- GDP growth 4.6% (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6205 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 368.43 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central?
- Imports of goods and services in Africa Western and Central was 211.62 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 Western and Central?
- The highest recorded value was 225.59 billion BoP, current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Africa Western and Central?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.53 billion BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Africa Western and Central rank for imports of goods and services?
- Africa Western and Central ranks 42nd out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Africa Western and Central?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa Western and Central 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.