Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) in Gabon
Gabon: Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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$, in 1978.
That places Gabon 146th out of 200 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$) 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% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.24 billion BoP, current US$, 25% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 5.05 billion BoP, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.19 billion BoP, current US$, 82% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 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
- 143 Suriname 5.50 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 144 Mauritania 5.37 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 145 Maldives 5.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 147 Haiti 4.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 148 Djibouti 4.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 149 Malawi 4.51 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 28.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0081 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 67.28 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 22.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0059 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 49.13 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -14.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0363 units 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 146th out of 200 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.