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
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% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in World changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -7731.9% | 0.0629 % change on previous year | -4.8 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.31 % change on previous year | 5.38 % change on previous year | 42.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 7.4 % change on previous year | -4.8 % change on previous year | 21.66 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.41 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 18.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.87 % change on previous year | -19.7 % change on previous year | 21.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.92 % change on previous year | -10.6 % change on previous year | 18.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.14 % change on previous year | -9.88 % change on previous year | 24.04 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near World
- 23 Uzbekistan 19.15 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Central African Republic 19.01 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Vietnam 18.86 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Moldova 18.78 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Jordan 18.66 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Aruba 17.73 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Zimbabwe 17.12 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for World
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.23 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.11 Percent per annum (2028)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 110.14 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0002 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0056 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 80.42 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0052 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). 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.