Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Angola
Angola: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Angola, 2002–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Angola is 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and down 37.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Angola peaked at 201.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 22.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2022.
Angola ranks 54th of 179 countries on this measure, 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 LCU), per unit of GDP in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 201.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 188.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 152.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 2005 | 111 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -27.0% |
| 2006 | 83.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.9% |
| 2007 | 71.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.6% |
| 2008 | 62.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2009 | 75.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +20.3% |
| 2010 | 57.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -24.5% |
| 2011 | 48.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 2012 | 42.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2013 | 42.43 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 39.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 44.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 56.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +27.0% |
| 2017 | 44.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 38.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2019 | 23.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -39.0% |
| 2020 | 34.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +45.6% |
| 2021 | 30.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 2022 | 22.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -25.3% |
| 2023 | 22.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2024 | 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Angola's 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 85.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 118.38 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 62.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 201.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 2010s | 43.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 57.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 26.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 34.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Angola
- 51 Pakistan 25.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 52 North Macedonia 24.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 53 Kazakhstan 24.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 55 Nepal 24.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 56 Japan 23.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 Mauritius 22.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Angola
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7535 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 125.12 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.001 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3.2 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 1.15 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 203.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0094 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 29.42 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate -4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Angola?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Angola was 24.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 201.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2022.
- How does Angola rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Angola ranks 54th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.