Net trade in goods and services in Gabon
Gabon: Net trade in goods and services was 340.70 million BoP, current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Net trade in goods and services in Gabon, 1978–2015
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2015, net trade in goods and services in Gabon stood at 340.70 million BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 84.5% on the previous year and down 89.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net trade in goods and services in Gabon peaked at 5.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, -664.04 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Gabon ranks 70th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 535.03 million BoP, current US$ | 342.96 million BoP, current US$ | 727.10 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 276.05 million BoP, current US$ | -664.04 million BoP, current US$ | 933.55 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 944.30 million BoP, current US$ | -27.00 million BoP, current US$ | 1.69 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.53 billion BoP, current US$ | 947.93 million BoP, current US$ | 5.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 3.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 340.70 million BoP, current US$ | 4.42 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 67 Aruba 587.86 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 68 Djibouti 484.90 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 69 Estonia 460.27 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 71 Turks and Caicos Islands 282.61 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 72 Syria 197.00 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 73 Myanmar 167.25 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 26.1% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 1.8% (2025)
- GDP per capita 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 19.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 17.22 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 6,641 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 8.95 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 15.37 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 463.60 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net trade in goods and services in Gabon?
- Net trade in goods and services in Gabon was 340.70 million BoP, current US$ in 2015, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest net trade in goods and services recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 5.46 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest net trade in goods and services recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -664.04 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Gabon rank for net trade in goods and services?
- Gabon ranks 70th out of 198 countries with data for 2015.
- Is net trade in goods and services rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Net trade in goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.