Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Tuvalu
Tuvalu: Value of imported goods as a share of GDP was 299.0% in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Value of imported goods as a share of GDP in Tuvalu, 1990–2014
Source: Fouquin and Hugot (2016) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Tuvalu recorded 299.0% for value of imported goods as a share of gdp in 2014.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.1% on the previous year and up 130.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Tuvalu peaked at 600.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 46.9%, in 1991.
Tuvalu ranks 2nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.9% | 46.9% | 85.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 228.9% | 85.4% | 459.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 358.4% | 242.7% | 600.7% | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Tuvalu
- GDP per capita 4,527 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 1.0% (2011)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 42.97 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 4,527 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 1.55 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.48 million current LCU (2015)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.62 million current US$ (2015)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 33.13 million current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 21.86 million current US$ (2024)
- GNI per capita 15,264 current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Tuvalu?
- Value of imported goods as a share of gdp in Tuvalu was 299.0% 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 Tuvalu?
- The highest recorded value was 600.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest value of imported goods as a share of gdp recorded in Tuvalu?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.9% in 1991.
- How does Tuvalu rank for value of imported goods as a share of gdp?
- Tuvalu ranks 2nd out of 193 countries with data for 2014.
- Is value of imported goods as a share of gdp rising or falling in Tuvalu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tuvalu 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.