Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 8.19 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 8.19 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 274.9% on the previous year and up 160.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 34.39 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -14.01 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Sub-Saharan Africa 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 7.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 17.81 % change on previous year | +136.1% |
| 1979 | 21.12 % change on previous year | +18.5% |
| 1980 | 34.39 % change on previous year | +62.9% |
| 1981 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 1982 | -13.86 % change on previous year | -324.5% |
| 1983 | -11.92 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 1984 | -0.8961 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 1985 | -11.87 % change on previous year | +1224.3% |
| 1986 | 10.81 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1987 | 15.54 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 1988 | 7.88 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 1989 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 1990 | 7.82 % change on previous year | +226.9% |
| 1991 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1992 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -171.2% |
| 1993 | -2.07 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1994 | 8.82 % change on previous year | -525.6% |
| 1995 | 21.28 % change on previous year | +141.1% |
| 1996 | 4.42 % change on previous year | -79.2% |
| 1997 | 3.74 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 1998 | -0.7198 % change on previous year | -119.3% |
| 1999 | -4.89 % change on previous year | +579.2% |
| 2000 | 4.45 % change on previous year | -191.0% |
| 2001 | -3.24 % change on previous year | -172.8% |
| 2002 | 8.16 % change on previous year | -351.9% |
| 2003 | 23.5 % change on previous year | +187.9% |
| 2004 | 25.67 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 20.39 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2006 | 16.21 % change on previous year | -20.5% |
| 2007 | 25.35 % change on previous year | +56.4% |
| 2008 | 21.74 % change on previous year | -14.2% |
| 2009 | -11.98 % change on previous year | -155.1% |
| 2010 | 14.59 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 2011 | 17.54 % change on previous year | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 2013 | 4.64 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2014 | -0.5899 % change on previous year | -112.7% |
| 2015 | -13.61 % change on previous year | +2206.9% |
| 2016 | -11.1 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 2017 | 9.52 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 2018 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2019 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -128.3% |
| 2020 | -14.01 % change on previous year | +472.7% |
| 2021 | 24.56 % change on previous year | -275.3% |
| 2022 | 18.9 % change on previous year | -23.1% |
| 2023 | -1.72 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 2024 | 2.18 % change on previous year | -227.3% |
| 2025 | 8.19 % change on previous year | +274.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -2206.9% | -0.5899 % change on previous year | -13.61 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | -1224.3% | -0.8961 % change on previous year | -11.87 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.49 % change on previous year | 7.54 % change on previous year | 21.12 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 3.86 % change on previous year | -13.86 % change on previous year | 34.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.96 % change on previous year | -4.89 % change on previous year | 21.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.02 % change on previous year | -11.98 % change on previous year | 25.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.2 % change on previous year | -13.61 % change on previous year | 17.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.35 % change on previous year | -14.01 % change on previous year | 24.56 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa
- 13 Guinea 25.17 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Argentina 24.97 % change on previous year compare
- 15 United States Virgin Islands 24.67 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Malawi 23.84 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Eritrea 22.17 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Qatar 21.76 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Sudan 21.54 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Sub-Saharan Africa
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 5.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per capita 466.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2788 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.8256 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 407.9 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2438 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,381 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 398.55 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 7.16 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Sub-Saharan Africa was 8.19 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 34.39 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -14.01 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 16th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), 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.