Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services was 15.73 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe, 1976–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe stood at 15.73 billion constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 4.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe peaked at 27.21 billion constant LCU in 2015 and was at its lowest, 3.29 billion constant LCU, in 1979.
That places Zimbabwe 146th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
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 | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 3.44 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1977 | 3.46 billion constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 1978 | 3.45 billion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 3.29 billion constant LCU | -4.5% |
| 1980 | 3.70 billion constant LCU | +12.3% |
| 1981 | 4.16 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1982 | 4.27 billion constant LCU | +2.6% |
| 1983 | 4.34 billion constant LCU | +1.6% |
| 1984 | 4.25 billion constant LCU | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 4.55 billion constant LCU | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 5.24 billion constant LCU | +15.2% |
| 1987 | 5.04 billion constant LCU | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 5.71 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 6.26 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 1990 | 6.39 billion constant LCU | +2.1% |
| 1991 | 7.68 billion constant LCU | +20.1% |
| 1992 | 7.95 billion constant LCU | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 7.17 billion constant LCU | -9.8% |
| 1994 | 8.14 billion constant LCU | +13.5% |
| 1995 | 8.65 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 9.66 billion constant LCU | +11.8% |
| 1997 | 11.91 billion constant LCU | +23.3% |
| 1998 | 10.72 billion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 1999 | 8.15 billion constant LCU | -24.0% |
| 2000 | 7.92 billion constant LCU | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 7.80 billion constant LCU | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 7.70 billion constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2003 | 6.28 billion constant LCU | -18.4% |
| 2004 | 5.83 billion constant LCU | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 5.30 billion constant LCU | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 4.94 billion constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 4.32 billion constant LCU | -12.7% |
| 2008 | 4.82 billion constant LCU | +11.6% |
| 2009 | 14.96 billion constant LCU | +210.3% |
| 2010 | 18.12 billion constant LCU | +21.1% |
| 2011 | 16.58 billion constant LCU | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 19.88 billion constant LCU | +19.9% |
| 2013 | 15.00 billion constant LCU | -24.5% |
| 2014 | 15.06 billion constant LCU | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 27.21 billion constant LCU | +80.6% |
| 2016 | 26.32 billion constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 27.19 billion constant LCU | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 11.67 billion constant LCU | -57.1% |
| 2019 | 12.64 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 2020 | 7.06 billion constant LCU | -44.1% |
| 2021 | 11.41 billion constant LCU | +61.5% |
| 2022 | 17.57 billion constant LCU | +54.0% |
| 2023 | 15.66 billion constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 15.73 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.41 billion constant LCU | 3.29 billion constant LCU | 3.46 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 4.75 billion constant LCU | 3.70 billion constant LCU | 6.26 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.64 billion constant LCU | 6.39 billion constant LCU | 11.91 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.99 billion constant LCU | 4.32 billion constant LCU | 14.96 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.97 billion constant LCU | 11.67 billion constant LCU | 27.21 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.49 billion constant LCU | 7.06 billion constant LCU | 17.57 billion constant LCU | 5 |
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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 (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1491 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 450.44 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 4.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 14,322 current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.0499 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 150.67 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe was 15.73 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 27.21 billion constant LCU in 2015.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.29 billion constant LCU in 1979.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zimbabwe ranks 146th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.