Imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend
Early-demographic dividend: Imports of goods and services was 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.52 trillion BoP, current US$
Change on year
up 6.6%
Rank
18th
of 47 groups
All-time high
4.52 trillion BoP, current US$
in 2025
All-time low
176.92 billion BoP, current US$
in 1977
Years of data
49
1977–2025
Imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend, 1977–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend stood at 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 49 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and up 67.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend peaked at 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 176.92 billion BoP, current US$, in 1977.
Early-demographic dividend ranks 18th of 47 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 176.92 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 199.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1979 | 237.59 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1980 | 301.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1981 | 345.89 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1982 | 317.07 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1983 | 296.56 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1984 | 287.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 259.76 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1986 | 241.14 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 266.28 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 288.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1989 | 311.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1990 | 361.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 413.90 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 455.43 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 467.95 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 486.19 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 546.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1996 | 608.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1997 | 670.62 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1998 | 686.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 680.78 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 789.53 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 741.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 748.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 832.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 2004 | 1.05 trillion BoP, current US$ | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 1.28 trillion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2006 | 1.50 trillion BoP, current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2007 | 1.80 trillion BoP, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2008 | 2.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2009 | 1.80 trillion BoP, current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 2.24 trillion BoP, current US$ | +24.3% |
| 2011 | 2.69 trillion BoP, current US$ | +20.4% |
| 2012 | 2.87 trillion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2013 | 2.94 trillion BoP, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.97 trillion BoP, current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 2.70 trillion BoP, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 2.57 trillion BoP, current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2017 | 2.88 trillion BoP, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2018 | 3.15 trillion BoP, current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2019 | 3.07 trillion BoP, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 2.56 trillion BoP, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2021 | 3.39 trillion BoP, current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2022 | 4.15 trillion BoP, current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2023 | 4.06 trillion BoP, current US$ | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 4.24 trillion BoP, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2025 | 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 204.67 billion BoP, current US$ | 176.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 237.59 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 291.62 billion BoP, current US$ | 241.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 345.89 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 537.84 billion BoP, current US$ | 361.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 686.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.27 trillion BoP, current US$ | 741.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.20 trillion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 trillion BoP, current US$ | 2.24 trillion BoP, current US$ | 3.15 trillion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.82 trillion BoP, current US$ | 2.56 trillion BoP, current US$ | 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Early-demographic dividend
- 15 Switzerland 721.99 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Ireland 631.93 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Spain 625.51 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Belgium 561.04 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 19 Poland 492.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 20 Australia 424.72 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 21 Russian Federation 399.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Early-demographic dividend
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.6713 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5751 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 2,626 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7418 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 3,387 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,066 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 4,067 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend?
- Imports of goods and services in Early-demographic dividend was 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025, 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 Early-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 4.52 trillion BoP, current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Early-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 176.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 1977.
- How does Early-demographic dividend rank for imports of goods and services?
- Early-demographic dividend ranks 18th out of 47 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Early-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Early-demographic dividend 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.