Imports of goods and services in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Imports of goods and services was 74.30 billion constant LCU in 2024. ▲ Rising
Imports of goods and services in Vanuatu, 2002–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Vanuatu is 74.30 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 45.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Vanuatu peaked at 75.03 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 26.99 billion constant LCU, in 2003.
Vanuatu ranks 119th of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 23 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services in Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 27.08 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2003 | 26.99 billion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2004 | 33.12 billion constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 34.06 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 34.27 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 48.05 billion constant LCU | +40.2% |
| 2008 | 48.05 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 48.05 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 48.05 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 48.04 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 48.04 billion constant LCU | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 51.15 billion constant LCU | +6.5% |
| 2014 | 51.25 billion constant LCU | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 64.77 billion constant LCU | +26.4% |
| 2016 | 67.13 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 60.84 billion constant LCU | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 59.54 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 57.87 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 70.54 billion constant LCU | +21.9% |
| 2021 | 71.32 billion constant LCU | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 75.03 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 69.89 billion constant LCU | -6.9% |
| 2024 | 74.30 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.46 billion constant LCU | 26.99 billion constant LCU | 48.05 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 2010s | 55.67 billion constant LCU | 48.04 billion constant LCU | 67.13 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 72.22 billion constant LCU | 69.89 billion constant LCU | 75.03 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 116 New Zealand 89.65 billion constant LCU compare
- 117 Greece 87.69 billion constant LCU compare
- 118 Yemen 80.87 billion constant LCU compare
- 120 Maldives 73.21 billion constant LCU compare
- 121 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 72.60 billion constant LCU compare
- 122 Botswana 66.47 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Vanuatu
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2699 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.49 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0405 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 160.32 current US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 19,104 current LCU per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0375 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 148.54 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 19,104 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 14.65 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Vanuatu?
- Imports of goods and services in Vanuatu was 74.30 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 75.03 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.99 billion constant LCU in 2003.
- How does Vanuatu rank for imports of goods and services?
- Vanuatu ranks 119th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). 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 constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.