Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Netherlands
Netherlands: Value of imported goods as a share of GDP was 72.6% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Netherlands, 1831–2014
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 Netherlands is 72.6%, measured in 2014.
The figure is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 45.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Netherlands peaked at 166.9% in 1909 and was at its lowest, 15.6%, in 1918.
Netherlands ranks 36th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1830s | 21.0% | 18.7% | 23.7% | 9 |
| 1840s | 26.1% | 21.6% | 32.4% | 10 |
| 1850s | 37.2% | 33.2% | 44.7% | 10 |
| 1860s | 46.2% | 40.0% | 53.4% | 10 |
| 1870s | 63.6% | 54.5% | 81.6% | 10 |
| 1880s | 94.0% | 74.9% | 108.0% | 10 |
| 1890s | 120.5% | 104.7% | 137.5% | 10 |
| 1900s | 146.8% | 134.2% | 166.9% | 10 |
| 1910s | 99.8% | 15.6% | 163.2% | 10 |
| 1920s | 42.2% | 36.7% | 55.3% | 10 |
| 1930s | 26.0% | 19.2% | 38.7% | 10 |
| 1940s | 30.0% | 20.8% | 34.6% | 4 |
| 1950s | 43.4% | 39.4% | 48.0% | 10 |
| 1960s | 39.5% | 37.5% | 41.1% | 10 |
| 1970s | 40.3% | 35.3% | 44.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.8% | 43.1% | 56.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.0% | 38.9% | 49.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.7% | 46.7% | 65.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 72.0% | 64.7% | 77.6% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 11.2% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 51,817 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 10.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 937.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 51,817 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 0.885 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -15.05 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) -17.01 billion current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 120.63 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Netherlands?
- Value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Netherlands was 72.6% 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 166.9% in 1909.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.6% in 1918.
- How does Netherlands rank for value of imported goods as a share of gdp?
- Netherlands ranks 36th out of 193 countries with data for 2014.
- Is value of imported goods as a share of gdp rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.