Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 43.54 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, 2012–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia is 43.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.
That represents a change of up 755.1% on the previous year and up 167.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia peaked at 43.54 % change on previous year in 2025 and was at its lowest, -15.81 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Ethiopia 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 35.91 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 0.8227 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2014 | 17.16 % change on previous year | +1986.5% |
| 2015 | 16.25 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 2016 | -1.41 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 2017 | -3.35 % change on previous year | +138.0% |
| 2018 | 6.12 % change on previous year | -282.6% |
| 2019 | 0.7754 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2020 | -13.12 % change on previous year | -1792.1% |
| 2021 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -172.0% |
| 2022 | 23.97 % change on previous year | +153.6% |
| 2023 | -15.81 % change on previous year | -166.0% |
| 2024 | -6.65 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2025 | 43.54 % change on previous year | -755.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.04 % change on previous year | -3.35 % change on previous year | 35.91 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.9 % change on previous year | -15.81 % change on previous year | 43.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 1 Gambia 59.54 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Afghanistan 38.97 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Turkmenistan 38.17 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Sao Tome and Principe 37.95 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Ethiopia
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 29.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 96.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 90,177 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 6.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7204 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 671.95 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate -14.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8677 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 809.35 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 29.62 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Ethiopia was 43.54 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 43.54 % change on previous year in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.81 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Ethiopia rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Ethiopia ranks 2nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 167.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.