Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 192.88 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe is 192.88 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1,132.0% on the previous year and up 7,326,410.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe peaked at 192.88 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 338,683 current LCU, in 1976.
Zimbabwe ranks 116th of 193 countries on this measure, 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) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 427,445 current LCU | — |
| 1976 | 338,683 current LCU | -20.8% |
| 1977 | 353,130 current LCU | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 348,052 current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 469,548 current LCU | +34.9% |
| 1980 | 708,937 current LCU | +51.0% |
| 1981 | 830,576 current LCU | +17.2% |
| 1982 | 759,386 current LCU | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 605,096 current LCU | -20.3% |
| 1984 | 528,894 current LCU | -12.6% |
| 1985 | 496,510 current LCU | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 535,501 current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 573,967 current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 636,761 current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 720,292 current LCU | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 801,226 current LCU | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 939,600 current LCU | +17.3% |
| 1992 | 985,800 current LCU | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 852,400 current LCU | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 1.01 million current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 1.16 million current LCU | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 1.23 million current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 1.52 million current LCU | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 1.16 million current LCU | -24.1% |
| 1999 | 919,800 current LCU | -20.4% |
| 2000 | 961,400 current LCU | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 893,400 current LCU | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 887,700 current LCU | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 872,300 current LCU | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 965,800 current LCU | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 978,800 current LCU | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 1.02 million current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 982,400 current LCU | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 1.20 million current LCU | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 1.64 million current LCU | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 2.58 million current LCU | +57.5% |
| 2011 | 3.09 million current LCU | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 3.36 million current LCU | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 2.80 million current LCU | -16.5% |
| 2014 | 2.63 million current LCU | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 3.00 million current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 2.57 million current LCU | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 7.78 million current LCU | +202.5% |
| 2018 | 7.91 million current LCU | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 23.98 million current LCU | +203.2% |
| 2020 | 138.06 million current LCU | +475.7% |
| 2021 | 358.37 million current LCU | +159.6% |
| 2022 | 1.83 billion current LCU | +411.9% |
| 2023 | 15.66 billion current LCU | +753.4% |
| 2024 | 192.88 billion current LCU | +1132.0% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 192.88 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 24% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 192.88 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.09 trillion current LCU, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +1132.0% | 15.66 billion current LCU | 192.88 billion current LCU |
| 2023 | +753.4% | 1.83 billion current LCU | 15.66 billion current LCU |
| 2020 | +475.7% | 23.98 million current LCU | 138.06 million current LCU |
| 2022 | +411.9% | 358.37 million current LCU | 1.83 billion current LCU |
| 2017 | +202.5% | 2.57 million current LCU | 7.78 million current LCU |
| 2019 | +203.2% | 7.91 million current LCU | 23.98 million current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 387,372 current LCU | 338,683 current LCU | 469,548 current LCU | 5 |
| 1980s | 639,592 current LCU | 496,510 current LCU | 830,576 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 million current LCU | 801,226 current LCU | 1.52 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.04 million current LCU | 872,300 current LCU | 1.64 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.97 million current LCU | 2.57 million current LCU | 23.98 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 42.17 billion current LCU | 138.06 million current LCU | 192.88 billion current LCU | 5 |
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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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 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 0.0189 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe was 192.88 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 192.88 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 338,683 current LCU in 1976.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zimbabwe ranks 116th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7,326,410.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.