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
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Tonga, 1976–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 137 Fiji 3.12 % change on previous year compare
- 138 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.08 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Namibia 3.01 % change on previous year compare
- 141 Naoero 2.92 % change on previous year compare
- 142 Israel 2.85 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Canada 2.82 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Tonga
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.3875 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.2 Percent per annum (2029)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 26.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 0.4012 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 2,494 current LCU per person (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 9.02 % change on previous year (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1271 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 789.98 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 9.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2615 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
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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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.