Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services was 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ for imports of goods and services in 2024. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 4.1% on the previous year and up 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe peaked at 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 887.49 million BoP, current US$, in 1978.
That places Zimbabwe 118th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 896.89 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 887.49 million BoP, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 1979 | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | +29.6% |
| 1980 | 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ | +50.2% |
| 1981 | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1982 | 1.91 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1983 | 1.50 billion BoP, current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1984 | 1.35 billion BoP, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1985 | 1.38 billion BoP, current US$ | +2.6% |
| 1986 | 1.33 billion BoP, current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1987 | 1.42 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1988 | 1.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1989 | 1.77 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1990 | 2.00 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 2.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.6% |
| 1992 | 2.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 2.05 billion BoP, current US$ | -16.1% |
| 1994 | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2009 | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.8% |
| 2010 | 6.44 billion BoP, current US$ | +77.0% |
| 2011 | 9.27 billion BoP, current US$ | +44.0% |
| 2012 | 8.39 billion BoP, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 2013 | 8.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 7.92 billion BoP, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 2015 | 7.21 billion BoP, current US$ | -8.9% |
| 2016 | 6.19 billion BoP, current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 6.22 billion BoP, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 7.64 billion BoP, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2019 | 5.40 billion BoP, current US$ | -29.4% |
| 2020 | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 8.10 billion BoP, current US$ | +37.2% |
| 2022 | 9.57 billion BoP, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 10.29 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ | +4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 978.24 million BoP, current US$ | 887.49 million BoP, current US$ | 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.60 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.33 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.07 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.64 billion BoP, current US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.31 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.40 billion BoP, current US$ | 9.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.92 billion BoP, current US$ | 5.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 115 Bolivia 11.48 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 116 Nicaragua 11.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 117 Guyana 10.96 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 119 Mozambique 10.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 120 Guinea 10.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 121 Cameroon 10.18 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 648.14 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 30.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.3707 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 1,120 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 109.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 11.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 35,609 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 7.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe was 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 10.72 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 887.49 million BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zimbabwe ranks 118th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.