Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in France
France: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.21 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in France, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in France stood at 5.21 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 340.1% on the previous year and up 138.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in France peaked at 38.63 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -19.02 % change on previous year, in 2009.
France ranks 131st of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1963 | 14.67 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1964 | 17.17 % change on previous year | +17.1% |
| 1965 | 3.68 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 1966 | 13.53 % change on previous year | +268.0% |
| 1967 | 9.21 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1968 | 11.34 % change on previous year | +23.2% |
| 1969 | 19.78 % change on previous year | +74.4% |
| 1970 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1971 | 12.32 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 1972 | 25.11 % change on previous year | +103.8% |
| 1973 | 38.46 % change on previous year | +53.1% |
| 1974 | 38.63 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 3.98 % change on previous year | -89.7% |
| 1976 | 16.82 % change on previous year | +322.4% |
| 1977 | 10.84 % change on previous year | -35.5% |
| 1978 | 16.21 % change on previous year | +49.6% |
| 1979 | 27.86 % change on previous year | +71.8% |
| 1980 | 26.86 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 1981 | -8.32 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 1982 | -3.29 % change on previous year | -60.5% |
| 1983 | -8.96 % change on previous year | +172.8% |
| 1984 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 1985 | 4.11 % change on previous year | -414.3% |
| 1986 | 20.66 % change on previous year | +402.5% |
| 1987 | 22.65 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 11.22 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1989 | 7.08 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 1990 | 20.42 % change on previous year | +188.3% |
| 1991 | -0.1531 % change on previous year | -100.7% |
| 1992 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -3614.4% |
| 1993 | -12.49 % change on previous year | -332.2% |
| 1994 | 11.22 % change on previous year | -189.8% |
| 1995 | 19.17 % change on previous year | +70.9% |
| 1996 | 1.37 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 1997 | -4.47 % change on previous year | -426.1% |
| 1998 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -272.6% |
| 1999 | 0.5451 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2000 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +792.5% |
| 2001 | -1.34 % change on previous year | -127.5% |
| 2002 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -450.9% |
| 2003 | 18.58 % change on previous year | +295.4% |
| 2004 | 18.35 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2005 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2006 | 10.64 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2007 | 15.98 % change on previous year | +50.2% |
| 2008 | 12.79 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2009 | -19.02 % change on previous year | -248.7% |
| 2010 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 2011 | 17.17 % change on previous year | +141.7% |
| 2012 | -5.82 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 2013 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -180.9% |
| 2014 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2015 | -13.68 % change on previous year | -681.9% |
| 2016 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2017 | 8.87 % change on previous year | +610.3% |
| 2018 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2019 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -131.0% |
| 2020 | -12.2 % change on previous year | +292.2% |
| 2021 | 20.24 % change on previous year | -265.9% |
| 2022 | 14.06 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 2023 | 0.5256 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 2024 | -2.17 % change on previous year | -512.9% |
| 2025 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -340.1% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 5.21 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.56 % change on previous year, 69% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- France's 5.21 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 9.02 % change on previous year, 58% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +3614.4% | -0.1531 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.77 % change on previous year | 3.68 % change on previous year | 19.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 20 % change on previous year | 3.98 % change on previous year | 38.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.07 % change on previous year | -8.96 % change on previous year | 26.86 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.87 % change on previous year | -12.49 % change on previous year | 20.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.52 % change on previous year | -19.02 % change on previous year | 18.58 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.89 % change on previous year | -13.68 % change on previous year | 17.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.28 % change on previous year | -12.2 % change on previous year | 20.24 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near France
- 128 Tanzania 5.39 % change on previous year compare
- 129 Benin 5.25 % change on previous year compare
- 130 South Africa 5.23 % change on previous year compare
- 132 Hungary 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 133 Belgium 5.09 % change on previous year compare
- 134 Finland 4.91 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in France?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in France was 5.21 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 38.63 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.02 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does France rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- France ranks 131st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 138.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), 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.