Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Bahamas
Bahamas: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 6.56 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bahamas, 1977–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Bahamas is 6.56 billion current US$, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 47 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.0% on the previous year and up 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bahamas peaked at 6.56 billion current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 471.60 million current US$, in 1977.
That places Bahamas 137th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 471.60 million current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 562.00 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1979 | 686.20 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1980 | 839.60 million current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1981 | 889.70 million current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 939.90 million current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 1.01 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1985 | 1.38 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1986 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1987 | 1.51 billion current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1989 | 1.75 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1990 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 1.72 billion current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 1.59 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 1.59 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 1.74 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 1995 | 1.88 billion current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1996 | 2.09 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1997 | 2.71 billion current US$ | +30.0% |
| 1998 | 2.94 billion current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1999 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2000 | 3.36 billion current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2001 | 3.20 billion current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2002 | 3.03 billion current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2003 | 3.13 billion current US$ | +3.2% |
| 2004 | 3.42 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 4.19 billion current US$ | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 5.01 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2007 | 5.09 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 5.05 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2009 | 4.23 billion current US$ | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 4.41 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2011 | 5.13 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2012 | 4.94 billion current US$ | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 4.68 billion current US$ | -5.3% |
| 2014 | 4.81 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 4.01 billion current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 4.08 billion current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 4.56 billion current US$ | +11.6% |
| 2018 | 4.73 billion current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 4.49 billion current US$ | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 3.12 billion current US$ | -30.4% |
| 2021 | 4.57 billion current US$ | +46.3% |
| 2022 | 5.40 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 5.92 billion current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2024 | 6.56 billion current US$ | +11.0% |
Bahamas compared with similar countries
- Bahamas's 6.56 billion current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 10% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Bahamas's 6.56 billion current US$ is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 19.37 billion current US$, 34% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 573.27 million current US$ | 471.60 million current US$ | 686.20 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 1.22 billion current US$ | 839.60 million current US$ | 1.75 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.11 billion current US$ | 1.59 billion current US$ | 3.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.97 billion current US$ | 3.03 billion current US$ | 5.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.58 billion current US$ | 4.01 billion current US$ | 5.13 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.11 billion current US$ | 3.12 billion current US$ | 6.56 billion current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Bahamas
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.9419 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0099 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 408.96 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.1038 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0076 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 298.62 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate -17.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0172 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Bahamas?
- Imports of goods and services in Bahamas was 6.56 billion current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 6.56 billion current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 471.60 million current US$ in 1977.
- How does Bahamas rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bahamas ranks 137th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.