Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Nauru
Nauru: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 282.00 million current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Nauru, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services in Nauru stood at 282.00 million current LCU. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 115.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nauru peaked at 282.00 million current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 26.00 million current LCU, in 2010.
That places Nauru 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom 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 Nauru, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31.00 million current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 37.00 million current LCU | +19.4% |
| 2010 | 26.00 million current LCU | -29.7% |
| 2011 | 45.00 million current LCU | +73.1% |
| 2012 | 51.00 million current LCU | +13.3% |
| 2013 | 72.00 million current LCU | +41.2% |
| 2014 | 106.00 million current LCU | +47.2% |
| 2015 | 131.00 million current LCU | +23.6% |
| 2016 | 131.00 million current LCU | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 119.00 million current LCU | -9.2% |
| 2018 | 145.22 million current LCU | +22.0% |
| 2019 | 167.15 million current LCU | +15.1% |
| 2020 | 170.00 million current LCU | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 187.95 million current LCU | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 238.41 million current LCU | +26.8% |
| 2023 | 226.00 million current LCU | -5.2% |
| 2024 | 274.00 million current LCU | +21.2% |
| 2025 | 282.00 million current LCU | +2.9% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 282.00 million current LCU is below the median for high income countries, which is 188.39 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 282.00 million current LCU is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 154.01 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.00 million current LCU | 31.00 million current LCU | 37.00 million current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 99.34 million current LCU | 26.00 million current LCU | 167.15 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.73 million current LCU | 170.00 million current LCU | 282.00 million current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 188 American Samoa 677.00 million current LCU compare
- 189 Kiribati 507.49 million current LCU compare
- 190 Micronesia (country) 356.00 million current LCU compare
- 192 Marshall Islands 246.00 million current LCU compare
- 193 Palau 235.06 million current LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Nauru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2806 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.827 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0222 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 325.69 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0409 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0162 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 237.81 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0165 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Nauru?
- Imports of goods and services in Nauru was 282.00 million current LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 282.00 million current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.00 million current LCU in 2010.
- How does Nauru rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nauru ranks 191st out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 115.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.