Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga

Tonga: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 2.98 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.98 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 85.6%
World rank
140th
of 192 countries
All-time high
40.03 % change on previous year
in 1978
All-time low
-20.85 % change on previous year
in 1976
Years of data
49
1976–2024

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1976–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Tonga recorded 2.98 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2024.

The figure is down 85.6% on the previous year and up 154.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga peaked at 40.03 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -20.85 % change on previous year, in 1976.

That places Tonga 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Tonga, year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1976 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1976 -20.85 % change on previous year
1977 26.47 % change on previous year -226.9%
1978 40.03 % change on previous year +51.2%
1979 13.16 % change on previous year -67.1%
1980 13.56 % change on previous year +3.0%
1981 14.99 % change on previous year +10.6%
1982 8.58 % change on previous year -42.8%
1983 18.17 % change on previous year +111.8%
1984 -1.37 % change on previous year -107.5%
1985 34.77 % change on previous year -2635.1%
1986 14.76 % change on previous year -57.5%
1987 5.7 % change on previous year -61.4%
1988 10.57 % change on previous year +85.3%
1989 0.887 % change on previous year -91.6%
1990 13.96 % change on previous year +1474.1%
1991 8.37 % change on previous year -40.1%
1992 -12.86 % change on previous year -253.8%
1993 0.7562 % change on previous year -105.9%
1994 29.96 % change on previous year +3861.7%
1995 21.39 % change on previous year -28.6%
1996 9.83 % change on previous year -54.0%
1997 -12.28 % change on previous year -224.9%
1998 21.1 % change on previous year -271.7%
1999 -15.36 % change on previous year -172.8%
2000 9.49 % change on previous year -161.8%
2001 11.83 % change on previous year +24.6%
2002 27.38 % change on previous year +131.3%
2003 7.94 % change on previous year -71.0%
2004 7.42 % change on previous year -6.5%
2005 15.36 % change on previous year +107.0%
2006 2.66 % change on previous year -82.7%
2007 10.12 % change on previous year +280.8%
2008 10.79 % change on previous year +6.7%
2009 6.65 % change on previous year -38.4%
2010 4.28 % change on previous year -35.7%
2011 15.13 % change on previous year +253.8%
2012 2.4 % change on previous year -84.1%
2013 0.5283 % change on previous year -78.0%
2014 -5.53 % change on previous year -1145.8%
2015 18.57 % change on previous year -436.1%
2016 7.79 % change on previous year -58.0%
2017 13.43 % change on previous year +72.3%
2018 4.91 % change on previous year -63.5%
2019 7.69 % change on previous year +56.7%
2020 -3.88 % change on previous year -150.5%
2021 -6.53 % change on previous year +68.2%
2022 10.41 % change on previous year -259.4%
2023 20.68 % change on previous year +98.8%
2024 2.98 % change on previous year -85.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14.7 % change on previous year -20.85 % change on previous year 40.03 % change on previous year 4
1980s 12.06 % change on previous year -1.37 % change on previous year 34.77 % change on previous year 10
1990s 6.48 % change on previous year -15.36 % change on previous year 29.96 % change on previous year 10
2000s 10.97 % change on previous year 2.66 % change on previous year 27.38 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.92 % change on previous year -5.53 % change on previous year 18.57 % change on previous year 10
2020s 4.73 % change on previous year -6.53 % change on previous year 20.68 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Tonga

  1. 137 Fiji 3.12 % change on previous year compare
  2. 138 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.08 % change on previous year compare
  3. 139 Namibia 3.01 % change on previous year compare
  4. 141 Naoero 2.92 % change on previous year compare
  5. 142 Israel 2.85 % change on previous year compare
  6. 143 Canada 2.82 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga?
Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Tonga was 2.98 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
The highest recorded value was 40.03 % change on previous year in 1978.
What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Tonga?
The lowest recorded value was -20.85 % change on previous year in 1976.
How does Tonga rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Tonga ranks 140th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Tonga?
Over the last ten years it is up 154.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Tonga 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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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.

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Indicator
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
192 places, 8,810 data points, 1961–2025
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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.