Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in World
World: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 5.65 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in World, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in World is 5.65 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 73.2% on the previous year and up 128.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in World peaked at 12.57 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -11.49 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places World 19th out of 36 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.35 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 1973 | 11.61 % change on previous year | +39.0% |
| 1974 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -35.4% |
| 1975 | -2.13 % change on previous year | -128.4% |
| 1976 | 8.68 % change on previous year | -508.1% |
| 1977 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -39.0% |
| 1978 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1979 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +225.3% |
| 1980 | 1.77 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1981 | 0.9359 % change on previous year | -47.2% |
| 1982 | -2.29 % change on previous year | -344.9% |
| 1983 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -265.3% |
| 1984 | 7.3 % change on previous year | +92.6% |
| 1985 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1986 | 5.03 % change on previous year | +52.1% |
| 1987 | 7.04 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 1988 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 8.18 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1990 | 6.13 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 1991 | 0.5792 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 1992 | 3.16 % change on previous year | +444.8% |
| 1993 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 1994 | 8.63 % change on previous year | +504.5% |
| 1995 | 9.07 % change on previous year | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -24.1% |
| 1997 | 9.84 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 1998 | 5.26 % change on previous year | -46.5% |
| 1999 | 5.45 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 12.57 % change on previous year | +130.7% |
| 2001 | 0.5218 % change on previous year | -95.9% |
| 2002 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +446.1% |
| 2003 | 5.44 % change on previous year | +90.8% |
| 2004 | 10.85 % change on previous year | +99.6% |
| 2005 | 8.31 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 2006 | 8.86 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2007 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2008 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2009 | -11.49 % change on previous year | -436.9% |
| 2010 | 11.96 % change on previous year | -204.2% |
| 2011 | 6.26 % change on previous year | -47.7% |
| 2012 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2013 | 2.56 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 3.24 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2015 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -23.7% |
| 2016 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 2017 | 6.03 % change on previous year | +195.9% |
| 2018 | 4.34 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 2019 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -62.1% |
| 2020 | -8.62 % change on previous year | -623.7% |
| 2021 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 2022 | 8.14 % change on previous year | -28.8% |
| 2023 | -0.1193 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2024 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -2835.3% |
| 2025 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.96 % change on previous year | -2.13 % change on previous year | 11.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 4.29 % change on previous year | -2.29 % change on previous year | 8.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.64 % change on previous year | 0.5792 % change on previous year | 9.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.89 % change on previous year | -11.49 % change on previous year | 12.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.31 % change on previous year | 1.64 % change on previous year | 11.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.29 % change on previous year | -8.62 % change on previous year | 11.42 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near World
- 16 Morocco 12.72 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Bahamas 12.71 % change on previous year compare
- 18 United Arab Emirates 12.58 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Republic of Moldova 12.55 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Cambodia 12.46 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Maldives 12.38 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Kiribati 12.14 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for World
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.23 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2028)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.45 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.167 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 2,291 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 2.79 % change on previous year (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.1371 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 1,880 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 4.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.5659 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in World?
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in World was 5.65 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 12.57 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.49 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does World rank for imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- World ranks 19th out of 36 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.