Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Nauru
Nauru: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 182.51 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Nauru, 2008–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Nauru is 182.51 million current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Nauru peaked at 182.51 million current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 22.90 million current US$, in 2010.
That places Nauru 193rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 27.75 million current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 27.24 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 22.90 million current US$ | -15.9% |
| 2011 | 44.37 million current US$ | +93.7% |
| 2012 | 52.59 million current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 73.87 million current US$ | +40.5% |
| 2014 | 97.31 million current US$ | +31.7% |
| 2015 | 108.99 million current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2016 | 95.36 million current US$ | -12.5% |
| 2017 | 89.75 million current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2018 | 112.56 million current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2019 | 119.54 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 113.96 million current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 140.27 million current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2022 | 172.99 million current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2023 | 152.11 million current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2024 | 179.63 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 2025 | 182.51 million current US$ | +1.6% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 182.51 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.79 billion current US$, 0% of the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 182.51 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5.54 billion current US$, 3% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.50 million current US$ | 27.24 million current US$ | 27.75 million current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 81.72 million current US$ | 22.90 million current US$ | 119.54 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 156.91 million current US$ | 113.96 million current US$ | 182.51 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 190 Sao Tome and Principe 326.82 million current US$ compare
- 191 Marshall Islands 246.00 million current US$ compare
- 192 Palau 235.06 million current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Nauru
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.2806 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.827 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0222 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 325.69 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0409 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0162 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 237.81 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0165 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Nauru?
- Imports of goods and services in Nauru was 182.51 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 182.51 million current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.90 million current US$ in 2010.
- How does Nauru rank for imports of goods and services?
- Nauru ranks 193rd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.