Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate was 753.44 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1976–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 753.44 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in 2023. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
The figure is up 82.9% on the previous year and up 4,659.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 753.44 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -24.09 % change on previous year, in 1998.
Zimbabwe ranks 1st of 192 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -20.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 4.27 % change on previous year | -120.5% |
| 1978 | -1.44 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 1979 | 34.91 % change on previous year | -2527.5% |
| 1980 | 50.98 % change on previous year | +46.1% |
| 1981 | 17.16 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1982 | -8.57 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 1983 | -20.32 % change on previous year | +137.0% |
| 1984 | -12.59 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1985 | -6.12 % change on previous year | -51.4% |
| 1986 | 7.85 % change on previous year | -228.3% |
| 1987 | 7.18 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 1988 | 10.94 % change on previous year | +52.3% |
| 1989 | 13.12 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 1990 | 11.24 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 1991 | 17.27 % change on previous year | +53.7% |
| 1992 | 4.92 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1993 | -13.53 % change on previous year | -375.2% |
| 1994 | 18.15 % change on previous year | -234.1% |
| 1995 | 15.64 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1996 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 1997 | 23.78 % change on previous year | +322.3% |
| 1998 | -24.09 % change on previous year | -201.3% |
| 1999 | -20.43 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 2000 | 4.52 % change on previous year | -122.1% |
| 2001 | -7.07 % change on previous year | -256.4% |
| 2002 | -0.638 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 2003 | -1.73 % change on previous year | +171.9% |
| 2004 | 10.72 % change on previous year | -717.9% |
| 2005 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -87.4% |
| 2006 | 4.31 % change on previous year | +220.3% |
| 2007 | -3.78 % change on previous year | -187.7% |
| 2008 | 22.42 % change on previous year | -693.2% |
| 2009 | 36.05 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2010 | 57.51 % change on previous year | +59.5% |
| 2011 | 19.7 % change on previous year | -65.8% |
| 2012 | 8.79 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2013 | -16.52 % change on previous year | -288.0% |
| 2014 | -6.03 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2015 | 14.07 % change on previous year | -333.3% |
| 2016 | -14.36 % change on previous year | -202.0% |
| 2017 | 202.52 % change on previous year | -1510.8% |
| 2018 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 2019 | 203.24 % change on previous year | +12302.8% |
| 2020 | 475.71 % change on previous year | +134.1% |
| 2021 | 159.57 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2022 | 411.89 % change on previous year | +158.1% |
| 2023 | 753.44 % change on previous year | +82.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.24 % change on previous year | -20.77 % change on previous year | 34.91 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 5.96 % change on previous year | -20.32 % change on previous year | 50.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.86 % change on previous year | -24.09 % change on previous year | 23.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.61 % change on previous year | -7.07 % change on previous year | 36.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.06 % change on previous year | -16.52 % change on previous year | 203.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 450.15 % change on previous year | 159.57 % change on previous year | 753.44 % change on previous year | 4 |
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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)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 781.79 % change on previous year (2023)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 16.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 41,750 current LCU per person (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.53 % change on previous year (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.3439 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 858.5 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 16.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9658 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 753.44 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 753.44 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.09 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Zimbabwe ranks 1st out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,659.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.