Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Imports of goods and services (current US$) was 9.74 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe, 1975–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe stood at 9.74 billion current US$.
That represents a change of up 17.1% on the previous year and up 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe peaked at 15.50 billion current US$ in 2017 and was at its lowest, 846.71 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Zimbabwe 121st out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.07 billion current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 846.71 million current US$ | -20.8% |
| 1977 | 882.82 million current US$ | +4.3% |
| 1978 | 870.13 million current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1979 | 1.17 billion current US$ | +34.9% |
| 1980 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +51.0% |
| 1981 | 2.08 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1982 | 1.90 billion current US$ | -8.6% |
| 1983 | 1.51 billion current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1984 | 1.32 billion current US$ | -12.6% |
| 1985 | 1.24 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1986 | 1.34 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 1.59 billion current US$ | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 1.80 billion current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1990 | 2.00 billion current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 2.35 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1992 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1993 | 2.13 billion current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1994 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1995 | 2.91 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1996 | 3.08 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 3.81 billion current US$ | +23.8% |
| 1998 | 2.89 billion current US$ | -24.1% |
| 1999 | 2.30 billion current US$ | -20.4% |
| 2000 | 2.40 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 2.23 billion current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 2.22 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 2.18 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 2.41 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 2.45 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 2.55 billion current US$ | +4.3% |
| 2007 | 2.46 billion current US$ | -3.8% |
| 2008 | 3.01 billion current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2009 | 4.09 billion current US$ | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 6.44 billion current US$ | +57.5% |
| 2011 | 7.71 billion current US$ | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 8.39 billion current US$ | +8.8% |
| 2013 | 7.00 billion current US$ | -16.5% |
| 2014 | 6.58 billion current US$ | -6.0% |
| 2015 | 7.51 billion current US$ | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 6.43 billion current US$ | -14.4% |
| 2017 | 15.50 billion current US$ | +141.1% |
| 2018 | 9.69 billion current US$ | -37.5% |
| 2019 | 6.17 billion current US$ | -36.4% |
| 2020 | 5.38 billion current US$ | -12.7% |
| 2021 | 7.96 billion current US$ | +48.0% |
| 2022 | 10.13 billion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2023 | 8.31 billion current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2024 | 9.74 billion current US$ | +17.1% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 9.74 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.07 billion current US$, 97% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 9.74 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.46 billion current US$, 1.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current US$) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +141.1% | 6.43 billion current US$ | 15.50 billion current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 968.43 million current US$ | 846.71 million current US$ | 1.17 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.60 billion current US$ | 1.24 billion current US$ | 2.08 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.64 billion current US$ | 2.00 billion current US$ | 3.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.60 billion current US$ | 2.18 billion current US$ | 4.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.14 billion current US$ | 6.17 billion current US$ | 15.50 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.30 billion current US$ | 5.38 billion current US$ | 10.13 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 139.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.1973 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 128.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.1441 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 0.0189 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe?
- Imports of goods and services in Zimbabwe was 9.74 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 15.50 billion current US$ in 2017.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 846.71 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for imports of goods and services?
- Zimbabwe ranks 121st out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.