Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany
Germany: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany stood at 4.41 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 578.1% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany peaked at 25.02 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -15.95 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Germany ranks 123rd of 192 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 (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 8.33 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 1973 | 12.54 % change on previous year | +50.5% |
| 1974 | 23.91 % change on previous year | +90.7% |
| 1975 | 5.2 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 1976 | 17.08 % change on previous year | +228.6% |
| 1977 | 5.64 % change on previous year | -67.0% |
| 1978 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -36.4% |
| 1979 | 18.92 % change on previous year | +427.6% |
| 1980 | 16.1 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1981 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -47.8% |
| 1982 | 1.87 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 1983 | 3.39 % change on previous year | +81.1% |
| 1984 | 10.42 % change on previous year | +207.7% |
| 1985 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1986 | -8.64 % change on previous year | -233.8% |
| 1987 | -0.3875 % change on previous year | -95.5% |
| 1988 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -2066.4% |
| 1989 | 14.27 % change on previous year | +87.3% |
| 1990 | 9.36 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1991 | 13.64 % change on previous year | +45.8% |
| 1992 | 0.8484 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 1993 | -9.62 % change on previous year | -1233.5% |
| 1994 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -181.7% |
| 1995 | 6.57 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1996 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1997 | 11.71 % change on previous year | +200.7% |
| 1998 | 6.35 % change on previous year | -45.8% |
| 1999 | 6.88 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 18.72 % change on previous year | +171.8% |
| 2001 | 1.29 % change on previous year | -93.1% |
| 2002 | -5.22 % change on previous year | -504.3% |
| 2003 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -151.0% |
| 2004 | 7.23 % change on previous year | +172.1% |
| 2005 | 8.53 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 13.71 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2007 | 6.2 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2008 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 2009 | -15.95 % change on previous year | -448.4% |
| 2010 | 17.53 % change on previous year | -209.9% |
| 2011 | 12.36 % change on previous year | -29.5% |
| 2012 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2013 | 0.3314 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2014 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +484.8% |
| 2015 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 2016 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2017 | 6.99 % change on previous year | +509.1% |
| 2018 | 7.05 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2019 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -53.2% |
| 2020 | -10.2 % change on previous year | -409.0% |
| 2021 | 18.03 % change on previous year | -276.8% |
| 2022 | 25.02 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 2023 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -117.7% |
| 2024 | -0.9226 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 2025 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -578.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4.41 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.42 % change on previous year, 100% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4.41 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.28 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Germany changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +2066.4% | -0.3875 % change on previous year | 7.62 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | -1233.5% | 0.8484 % change on previous year | -9.62 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.58 % change on previous year | 3.59 % change on previous year | 23.91 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 5.95 % change on previous year | -8.64 % change on previous year | 16.1 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.75 % change on previous year | -9.62 % change on previous year | 13.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.17 % change on previous year | -15.95 % change on previous year | 18.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.56 % change on previous year | 0.3314 % change on previous year | 17.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.32 % change on previous year | -10.2 % change on previous year | 25.02 % change on previous year | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Germany was 4.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 25.02 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.95 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Germany rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Germany ranks 123rd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current 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 (current 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 (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.