Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Angola
Angola: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 15.08 trillion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Angola, 2002–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Angola is 15.08 trillion current LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.6% on the previous year and up 231.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Angola peaked at 19.73 trillion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 309.52 billion current LCU, in 2002.
That places Angola 31st out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Angola, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 309.52 billion current LCU | — |
| 2003 | 654.35 billion current LCU | +111.4% |
| 2004 | 887.34 billion current LCU | +35.6% |
| 2005 | 1.32 trillion current LCU | +48.9% |
| 2006 | 1.31 trillion current LCU | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 2.02 trillion current LCU | +54.1% |
| 2008 | 3.24 trillion current LCU | +60.4% |
| 2009 | 3.33 trillion current LCU | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 3.26 trillion current LCU | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 4.12 trillion current LCU | +26.4% |
| 2012 | 4.37 trillion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2013 | 4.77 trillion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 5.26 trillion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 4.56 trillion current LCU | -13.4% |
| 2016 | 4.20 trillion current LCU | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 4.69 trillion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 6.55 trillion current LCU | +39.6% |
| 2019 | 8.14 trillion current LCU | +24.3% |
| 2020 | 8.76 trillion current LCU | +7.7% |
| 2021 | 11.76 trillion current LCU | +34.3% |
| 2022 | 13.16 trillion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2023 | 16.23 trillion current LCU | +23.3% |
| 2024 | 19.73 trillion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 2025 | 15.08 trillion current LCU | -23.6% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 15.08 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 19.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Angola's 15.08 trillion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 7.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.63 trillion current LCU | 309.52 billion current LCU | 3.33 trillion current LCU | 8 |
| 2010s | 4.99 trillion current LCU | 3.26 trillion current LCU | 8.14 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.12 trillion current LCU | 8.76 trillion current LCU | 19.73 trillion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More economy & growth data for Angola
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7535 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -33.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0026 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 8.17 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -36.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 5.96 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -6.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0353 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Angola?
- Imports of goods and services in Angola was 15.08 trillion current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 19.73 trillion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 309.52 billion current LCU in 2002.
- How does Angola rank for imports of goods and services?
- Angola ranks 31st out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.