Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Indonesia
Indonesia: Value of imported goods as a share of GDP was 20.7% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Indonesia, 1921–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Indonesia is 20.7%, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Indonesia peaked at 120.5% in 1952 and was at its lowest, 9.7%, in 1968.
Indonesia ranks 173rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 17.5% | 14.0% | 21.9% | 9 |
| 1930s | 15.5% | 12.5% | 19.0% | 10 |
| 1940s | 60.4% | 60.4% | 60.4% | 1 |
| 1950s | 58.8% | 22.0% | 120.5% | 10 |
| 1960s | 43.7% | 9.7% | 97.5% | 10 |
| 1970s | 14.0% | 11.1% | 16.3% | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.6% | 11.8% | 19.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.2% | 17.9% | 28.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.1% | 16.4% | 27.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.2% | 18.2% | 21.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 170 Angola 21.9% compare
- 171 Uganda 21.7% compare
- 172 New Zealand 21.1% compare
- 174 Azerbaijan 20.5% compare
- 175 Kuwait 19.3% compare
- 176 Kazakhstan 19.2% compare
More economy & growth data for Indonesia
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 2.3% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.9% (2025)
- GDP per capita 4,555 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 19.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.30 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,555 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 16,478 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 110.72 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 6.72 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 1,012.64 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Indonesia?
- Value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Indonesia was 20.7% in 2014, according to Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 120.5% in 1952.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.7% in 1968.
- How does Indonesia rank for value of imported goods as a share of gdp?
- Indonesia ranks 173rd out of 193 countries with data for 2014.
- Is value of imported goods as a share of gdp rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Value of imported goods as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Estimates correspond to merchandise import-to-GDP ratios for countries and regions. All ratios are taken at current prices. See source for more details.