Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in World
World: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 7.44 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.44 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 122.7%
Rank
26th
of 45 groups
All-time high
42.5 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-19.7 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
55
1971–2025
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in World, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
World recorded 7.44 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 122.7% on the previous year and up 170.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in World peaked at 42.5 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -19.7 % change on previous year, in 2009.
World ranks 26th of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in World, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 11.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 17.93 % change on previous year | +57.5% |
| 1973 | 36.01 % change on previous year | +100.8% |
| 1974 | 42.5 % change on previous year | +18.0% |
| 1975 | 5.38 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 1976 | 12.53 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 1977 | 14.84 % change on previous year | +18.4% |
| 1978 | 15.86 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 26.34 % change on previous year | +66.1% |
| 1980 | 21.66 % change on previous year | -17.8% |
| 1981 | 0.0629 % change on previous year | -99.7% |
| 1982 | -4.8 % change on previous year | -7731.9% |
| 1983 | -2.11 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1984 | 5.43 % change on previous year | -357.9% |
| 1985 | 1.38 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1986 | 11.11 % change on previous year | +702.3% |
| 1987 | 17.31 % change on previous year | +55.8% |
| 1988 | 15.28 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1989 | 8.67 % change on previous year | -43.3% |
| 1990 | 13.87 % change on previous year | +60.0% |
| 1991 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -86.4% |
| 1992 | 10.75 % change on previous year | +468.5% |
| 1993 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -132.7% |
| 1994 | 10.72 % change on previous year | -404.9% |
| 1995 | 18.49 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 1996 | 4.85 % change on previous year | -73.8% |
| 1997 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 1998 | -0.6351 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 1999 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -809.5% |
| 2000 | 12.01 % change on previous year | +166.5% |
| 2001 | -2.79 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2002 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -244.8% |
| 2003 | 15.92 % change on previous year | +293.9% |
| 2004 | 21.14 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 2005 | 13.35 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2006 | 14.26 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2007 | 15.82 % change on previous year | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 14.69 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2009 | -19.7 % change on previous year | -234.0% |
| 2010 | 18.59 % change on previous year | -194.4% |
| 2011 | 18.38 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -93.5% |
| 2013 | 2.64 % change on previous year | +119.3% |
| 2014 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 2015 | -10.6 % change on previous year | -660.8% |
| 2016 | -1.89 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 2017 | 10.2 % change on previous year | -639.8% |
| 2018 | 10.02 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2019 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -112.0% |
| 2020 | -9.88 % change on previous year | +724.1% |
| 2021 | 24.04 % change on previous year | -343.3% |
| 2022 | 13.28 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2023 | -1.4 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 2024 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -339.1% |
| 2025 | 7.44 % change on previous year | +122.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.31 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 42.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.4 % change on previous year | -4.8 % change on previous year | 21.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.41 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 18.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.87 % change on previous year | -19.7 % change on previous year | 21.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.92 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 18.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.14 % change on previous year | -9.88 % change on previous year | 24.04 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near World
- 23 Uzbekistan 19.15 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Central African Republic 19.01 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Viet Nam 18.86 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Republic of Moldova 18.78 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Jordan 18.66 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Aruba 17.73 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Zimbabwe 17.12 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for World
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.23 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2028)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2394 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,448 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2562 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 3,514 current US$ per person (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.2145 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in World?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in World was 7.44 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The highest recorded value was 42.5 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in World?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.7 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does World rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- World ranks 26th out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in World?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this World data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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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.