Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union
European Union: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.24 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
European Union recorded 8.24 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4,843.9% on the previous year and up 170.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union peaked at 37.97 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -22.11 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places European Union 14th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.2 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 20.55 % change on previous year | +83.6% |
| 1973 | 37.97 % change on previous year | +84.8% |
| 1974 | 35.98 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 1975 | 5.33 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 1976 | 13.23 % change on previous year | +148.1% |
| 1977 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 16.36 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 1979 | 30.26 % change on previous year | +84.9% |
| 1980 | 20.71 % change on previous year | -31.6% |
| 1981 | -10.02 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 1982 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -54.7% |
| 1983 | -5.13 % change on previous year | +13.1% |
| 1984 | 0.1737 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 1985 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +2097.7% |
| 1986 | 21.01 % change on previous year | +450.5% |
| 1987 | 23.29 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1988 | 12.09 % change on previous year | -48.1% |
| 1989 | 7.96 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1990 | 22.44 % change on previous year | +181.9% |
| 1991 | 2.14 % change on previous year | -90.4% |
| 1992 | 7.76 % change on previous year | +262.2% |
| 1993 | -13.03 % change on previous year | -267.8% |
| 1994 | 11.56 % change on previous year | -188.8% |
| 1995 | 22.19 % change on previous year | +92.0% |
| 1996 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -89.7% |
| 1997 | -1.48 % change on previous year | -165.0% |
| 1998 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -530.0% |
| 1999 | 2.17 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2000 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +111.8% |
| 2001 | -0.4575 % change on previous year | -110.0% |
| 2002 | 4.63 % change on previous year | -1110.9% |
| 2003 | 21.52 % change on previous year | +365.2% |
| 2004 | 20.07 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 2006 | 14.16 % change on previous year | +37.0% |
| 2007 | 19.02 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 2008 | 12.75 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 2009 | -22.11 % change on previous year | -273.4% |
| 2010 | 10.33 % change on previous year | -146.7% |
| 2011 | 15.99 % change on previous year | +54.9% |
| 2012 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -139.3% |
| 2013 | 3.59 % change on previous year | -157.1% |
| 2014 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2015 | -11.77 % change on previous year | -453.5% |
| 2016 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2017 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +625.0% |
| 2018 | 11.41 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 2019 | -0.4314 % change on previous year | -103.8% |
| 2020 | -8.27 % change on previous year | +1816.6% |
| 2021 | 22.7 % change on previous year | -374.6% |
| 2022 | 13.25 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2023 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -109.9% |
| 2024 | 0.1666 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2025 | 8.24 % change on previous year | +4843.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in European Union changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | +4843.9% | 0.1666 % change on previous year | 8.24 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | +2097.7% | 0.1737 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -1816.6% | -0.4314 % change on previous year | -8.27 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1110.9% | -0.4575 % change on previous year | 4.63 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.38 % change on previous year | 5.33 % change on previous year | 37.97 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 6.94 % change on previous year | -10.02 % change on previous year | 23.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.24 % change on previous year | -13.03 % change on previous year | 22.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.45 % change on previous year | -22.11 % change on previous year | 21.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.85 % change on previous year | -11.77 % change on previous year | 15.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 % change on previous year | -8.27 % change on previous year | 22.7 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near European Union
- 11 Egypt 27.39 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Switzerland 25.7 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Guinea 25.17 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Argentina 24.97 % change on previous year compare
- 15 United States Virgin Islands 24.67 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Malawi 23.84 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Eritrea 22.17 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for European Union
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 45,294 current US$ per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4961 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 7.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 33,955 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.7211 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per capita 26,328 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.5591 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 23,360 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in European Union was 8.24 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The highest recorded value was 37.97 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in European Union?
- The lowest recorded value was -22.11 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does European Union rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- European Union ranks 14th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in European Union?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this European Union 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)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.