Imports of goods and services in Gabon
Gabon: Imports of goods and services was 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Gabon, 1978–2015
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2015, imports of goods and services in Gabon stood at 5.05 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 19.0% on the previous year and up 111.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Gabon peaked at 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.14 billion BoP, current US$, in 1978.
That places Gabon 145th out of 199 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Gabon, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1980 | 1.48 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1981 | 1.71 billion BoP, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1982 | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.5% |
| 1983 | 1.76 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.6% |
| 1984 | 1.75 billion BoP, current US$ | -0.3% |
| 1985 | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1986 | 1.86 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 1.48 billion BoP, current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1988 | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1991 | 1.74 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1992 | 1.81 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1994 | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 1995 | 1.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 1.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 1.98 billion BoP, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1998 | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | -17.7% |
| 2000 | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 1.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 2.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2007 | 2.88 billion BoP, current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 2009 | 4.23 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2011 | 6.21 billion BoP, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 6.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2014 | 6.23 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -19.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.30 billion BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.48 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.83 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.47 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.55 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.23 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 142 Madagascar 5.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 143 Mauritania 5.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 144 Maldives 5.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 146 Haiti 4.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 147 Djibouti 4.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 148 Congo 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.8775 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 0.376 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 3,107 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), annual 0.8771 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 97.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant LCU), per 806,331 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 17.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4234 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Gabon?
- Imports of goods and services in Gabon was 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ in 2015, 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 6.75 billion BoP, current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.14 billion BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Gabon rank for imports of goods and services?
- Gabon ranks 145th out of 199 countries with data for 2015.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.