How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?

Zimbabwe ranks 103rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.

Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zimbabwe?

Over the last ten years it is up 3,441,630.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zimbabwe

Name: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP

Change on year

up 964.3%

World rank

103rd

of 193 countries

All-time high

4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 2024

All-time low

0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP

in 1983

Years of data

1975–2024

Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zimbabwe, 1975–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.

That represents a change of up 964.3% on the previous year and up 3,441,630.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1983.

That places Zimbabwe 103rd out of 193 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), per unit of GDP in Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Zimbabwe, 1975 to 2024.
Year	current LCU per US$ of GDP	Change
1975	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	—
1976	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-19.8%
1977	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
1978	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
1979	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+13.4%
1980	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+17.0%
1981	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.3%
1982	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-14.2%
1983	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.4%
1984	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.8%
1985	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+5.8%
1986	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-2.2%
1987	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.1%
1988	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-4.3%
1989	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.7%
1990	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
1991	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+19.2%
1992	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+34.3%
1993	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
1994	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.5%
1995	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+12.1%
1996	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-12.2%
1997	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+24.1%
1998	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+1.1%
1999	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-25.7%
2000	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+7.2%
2001	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.3%
2002	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
2003	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+8.8%
2004	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+9.2%
2005	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2006	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+10.3%
2007	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-1.0%
2008	0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+46.7%
2009	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-37.8%
2010	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+26.4%
2011	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+2.2%
2012	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-10.4%
2013	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-25.2%
2014	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
2015	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+11.4%
2016	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	-16.8%
2017	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+21.9%
2018	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+51.9%
2019	0.0007 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+210.3%
2020	0.0043 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+500.6%
2021	0.0087 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+101.1%
2022	0.045 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+418.6%
2023	0.4364 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+869.7%
2024	4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP	+964.3%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	5
1980s	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0003 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0.0002 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0007 current LCU per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	1.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP	0.0043 current LCU per US$ of GDP	4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP	5

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

100 Sweden 5.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
101 Ghana 4.82 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
102 Morocco 4.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
104 Eritrea 4.5 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
105 Denmark 3.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
106 Macau, China 3.76 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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)
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 131.30 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0032 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 7.89 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 465.43 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -22.97 % change on previous year (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0112 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 27.98 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 319.78 % change on previous year (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zimbabwe?: Imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Zimbabwe was 4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zimbabwe?: The highest recorded value was 4.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Zimbabwe?: The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1983.
How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?: Zimbabwe ranks 103rd out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is imports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Zimbabwe?: Over the last ten years it is up 3,441,630.0%. 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), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Imports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks

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Indicator: Imports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP
Unit: current LCU per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 193 places, 9,037 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.