Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in India
India: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 5.86 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
5.86 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 15.1%
World rank
122nd
of 192 countries
All-time high
52.39 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-15.45 % change on previous year
in 1991
Years of data
65
1961–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in India, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
India recorded 5.86 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of down 15.1% on the previous year and up 148.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in India peaked at 52.39 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -15.45 % change on previous year, in 1991.
India ranks 122nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in India, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | -7.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -215.3% |
| 1963 | 12.47 % change on previous year | +41.6% |
| 1964 | 12.26 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1965 | -3.34 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 1966 | -2.02 % change on previous year | -39.4% |
| 1967 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1968 | -11.99 % change on previous year | +510.4% |
| 1969 | -10.21 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1970 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -127.1% |
| 1971 | 11.33 % change on previous year | +308.6% |
| 1972 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -114.8% |
| 1973 | 52.39 % change on previous year | -3230.9% |
| 1974 | 48.34 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 9.24 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 1976 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -143.8% |
| 1977 | 21.18 % change on previous year | -623.8% |
| 1978 | 18.85 % change on previous year | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 38.17 % change on previous year | +102.5% |
| 1980 | 37.83 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1981 | -3.72 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 1982 | -1.45 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1983 | 4.87 % change on previous year | -435.2% |
| 1984 | -4.37 % change on previous year | -189.6% |
| 1985 | 8.45 % change on previous year | -293.5% |
| 1986 | -1.63 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1987 | 11.38 % change on previous year | -797.4% |
| 1988 | 13.52 % change on previous year | +18.8% |
| 1989 | 9.14 % change on previous year | -32.4% |
| 1990 | 12.43 % change on previous year | +35.9% |
| 1991 | -15.45 % change on previous year | -224.3% |
| 1992 | 20.48 % change on previous year | -232.6% |
| 1993 | -0.797 % change on previous year | -103.9% |
| 1994 | 21.63 % change on previous year | -2813.5% |
| 1995 | 29.89 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1996 | 4.71 % change on previous year | -84.3% |
| 1997 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +99.1% |
| 1998 | 7.71 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1999 | 14.75 % change on previous year | +91.4% |
| 2000 | 6.21 % change on previous year | -57.9% |
| 2001 | 0.1445 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2002 | 20.36 % change on previous year | +13992.8% |
| 2003 | 21.11 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 46.53 % change on previous year | +120.4% |
| 2005 | 31.89 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
| 2006 | 25.15 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 2007 | 31.68 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2008 | 15.89 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 2009 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 2010 | 29.61 % change on previous year | -2871.6% |
| 2011 | 25.93 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
| 2012 | 0.8186 % change on previous year | -96.8% |
| 2013 | -7.66 % change on previous year | -1035.5% |
| 2014 | 0.3192 % change on previous year | -104.2% |
| 2015 | -12.12 % change on previous year | -3896.7% |
| 2016 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -126.7% |
| 2017 | 21.21 % change on previous year | +554.6% |
| 2018 | 10.01 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 2019 | -5.93 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2020 | -15.29 % change on previous year | +157.7% |
| 2021 | 49.12 % change on previous year | -421.4% |
| 2022 | 13.86 % change on previous year | -71.8% |
| 2023 | -3.15 % change on previous year | -122.7% |
| 2024 | 6.91 % change on previous year | -319.5% |
| 2025 | 5.86 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -0.4022 % change on previous year | -11.99 % change on previous year | 12.47 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.66 % change on previous year | -4.04 % change on previous year | 52.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.4 % change on previous year | -4.37 % change on previous year | 37.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.47 % change on previous year | -15.45 % change on previous year | 29.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.79 % change on previous year | -1.07 % change on previous year | 46.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.54 % change on previous year | -12.12 % change on previous year | 29.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.55 % change on previous year | -15.29 % change on previous year | 49.12 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 119 Saudi Arabia 6.18 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Kenya 6.11 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Denmark 5.98 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Philippines 5.81 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Mexico 5.73 % change on previous year compare
- 125 Vanuatu 5.59 % change on previous year compare
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- Gross national expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 5.74 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.02 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current US$), per capita 2,758 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross national expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 9.17 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in India?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in India was 5.86 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 52.39 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was -15.45 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does India rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- India ranks 122nd out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 148.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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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.