Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Moldova
Moldova: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 12.55 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Moldova, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Moldova recorded 12.55 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 119.5% on the previous year and up 317.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Moldova peaked at 32.28 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -23.56 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Moldova ranks 21st of 178 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Moldova, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 14.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 12.3 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
| 1998 | -10.38 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 1999 | -22.62 % change on previous year | +118.0% |
| 2000 | 32.28 % change on previous year | -242.7% |
| 2001 | 10.61 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2002 | 15.73 % change on previous year | +48.3% |
| 2003 | 28.75 % change on previous year | +82.8% |
| 2004 | 3.6 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2005 | 23.43 % change on previous year | +550.5% |
| 2006 | 9.09 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 2007 | 14.58 % change on previous year | +60.3% |
| 2008 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2009 | -23.56 % change on previous year | -924.8% |
| 2010 | 14.26 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2011 | 22.36 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 2012 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2013 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +104.5% |
| 2014 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -44.7% |
| 2015 | -5.77 % change on previous year | -286.8% |
| 2016 | 2.61 % change on previous year | -145.2% |
| 2017 | 10.64 % change on previous year | +307.6% |
| 2018 | 8.44 % change on previous year | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -26.8% |
| 2020 | -9.55 % change on previous year | -254.5% |
| 2021 | 21.23 % change on previous year | -322.4% |
| 2022 | 18.2 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2023 | -5.12 % change on previous year | -128.1% |
| 2024 | 5.72 % change on previous year | -211.8% |
| 2025 | 12.55 % change on previous year | +119.5% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 12.55 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.99 % change on previous year, 2.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 12.55 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.64 % change on previous year, 3.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.65 % change on previous year | -22.62 % change on previous year | 14.11 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 11.74 % change on previous year | -23.56 % change on previous year | 32.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.01 % change on previous year | -5.77 % change on previous year | 22.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.17 % change on previous year | -9.55 % change on previous year | 21.23 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Moldova
- 18 Morocco 12.72 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Bahamas 12.71 % change on previous year compare
- 20 United Arab Emirates 12.58 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Cambodia 12.46 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Maldives 12.38 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Kiribati 12.14 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Moldova
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 99.60 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0049 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.19 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 459.51 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 0.2505 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0226 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 194.67 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 9.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2951 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 2,544 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Moldova?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Moldova was 12.55 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 32.28 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.56 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Moldova rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Moldova ranks 21st out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 317.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.