Terms of trade adjustment in Gabon
Gabon: Terms of trade adjustment was 7.13 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.13 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
6th
of 178 countries
All-time high
11.06 trillion constant LCU
in 2022
All-time low
-880.20 billion constant LCU
in 1998
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Gabon, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Gabon recorded 7.13 trillion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
That represents a change of down 18.2% on the previous year and up 275.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Gabon peaked at 11.06 trillion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, -880.20 billion constant LCU, in 1998.
That places Gabon 6th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Gabon, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -48.29 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | -52.28 billion constant LCU | +8.3% |
| 1962 | -57.87 billion constant LCU | +10.7% |
| 1963 | -72.64 billion constant LCU | +25.5% |
| 1964 | -90.20 billion constant LCU | +24.2% |
| 1965 | -97.78 billion constant LCU | +8.4% |
| 1966 | -95.85 billion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 1967 | -130.37 billion constant LCU | +36.0% |
| 1968 | -138.52 billion constant LCU | +6.2% |
| 1969 | -164.04 billion constant LCU | +18.4% |
| 1970 | -77.20 billion constant LCU | -52.9% |
| 1971 | -107.47 billion constant LCU | +39.2% |
| 1972 | -182.62 billion constant LCU | +69.9% |
| 1973 | -182.74 billion constant LCU | +0.1% |
| 1974 | 396.23 billion constant LCU | -316.8% |
| 1975 | 149.25 billion constant LCU | -62.3% |
| 1976 | 47.32 billion constant LCU | -68.3% |
| 1977 | 106.61 billion constant LCU | +125.3% |
| 1978 | 147.52 billion constant LCU | +38.4% |
| 1979 | 434.71 billion constant LCU | +194.7% |
| 1980 | 1.21 trillion constant LCU | +177.7% |
| 1981 | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | +27.3% |
| 1982 | 1.29 trillion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 1.34 trillion constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 1.21 trillion constant LCU | -9.9% |
| 1985 | 646.71 billion constant LCU | -46.4% |
| 1986 | -125.00 billion constant LCU | -119.3% |
| 1987 | -169.00 billion constant LCU | +35.2% |
| 1988 | -148.71 billion constant LCU | -12.0% |
| 1989 | -232.18 billion constant LCU | +56.1% |
| 1990 | -17.94 billion constant LCU | -92.3% |
| 1991 | -200.28 billion constant LCU | +1016.4% |
| 1992 | -290.46 billion constant LCU | +45.0% |
| 1993 | -377.92 billion constant LCU | +30.1% |
| 1994 | -561.13 billion constant LCU | +48.5% |
| 1995 | -641.17 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1996 | -379.14 billion constant LCU | -40.9% |
| 1997 | -492.83 billion constant LCU | +30.0% |
| 1998 | -880.20 billion constant LCU | +78.6% |
| 1999 | -371.83 billion constant LCU | -57.8% |
| 2000 | 154.45 billion constant LCU | -141.5% |
| 2001 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 62.32 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2003 | 27.63 billion constant LCU | -55.7% |
| 2004 | 299.37 billion constant LCU | +983.5% |
| 2005 | 867.53 billion constant LCU | +189.8% |
| 2006 | 1.03 trillion constant LCU | +19.2% |
| 2007 | 1.14 trillion constant LCU | +10.5% |
| 2008 | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | +61.8% |
| 2009 | 831.24 billion constant LCU | -55.0% |
| 2010 | 1.75 trillion constant LCU | +110.7% |
| 2011 | 2.88 trillion constant LCU | +64.4% |
| 2012 | 2.89 trillion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 2.45 trillion constant LCU | -15.3% |
| 2014 | 2.26 trillion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 1.90 trillion constant LCU | -16.2% |
| 2016 | 1.79 trillion constant LCU | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 2.15 trillion constant LCU | +20.2% |
| 2018 | 5.64 trillion constant LCU | +162.4% |
| 2019 | 7.13 trillion constant LCU | +26.5% |
| 2020 | 5.39 trillion constant LCU | -24.5% |
| 2021 | 8.23 trillion constant LCU | +52.7% |
| 2022 | 11.06 trillion constant LCU | +34.4% |
| 2023 | 8.47 trillion constant LCU | -23.5% |
| 2024 | 8.71 trillion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 2025 | 7.13 trillion constant LCU | -18.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -94.78 billion constant LCU | -164.04 billion constant LCU | -48.29 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | 73.16 billion constant LCU | -182.74 billion constant LCU | 434.71 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 654.97 billion constant LCU | -232.18 billion constant LCU | 1.54 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -421.29 billion constant LCU | -880.20 billion constant LCU | -17.94 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 626.69 billion constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 1.85 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.08 trillion constant LCU | 1.75 trillion constant LCU | 7.13 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.16 trillion constant LCU | 5.39 trillion constant LCU | 11.06 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 3 Chile 15.42 trillion constant LCU compare
- 4 Mongolia 14.66 trillion constant LCU compare
- 5 Russian Federation 9.17 trillion constant LCU compare
- 7 Tanzania, United Republic of 7.12 trillion constant LCU compare
- 8 Cambodia 5.99 trillion constant LCU compare
- 9 Kazakhstan 3.77 trillion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.8121 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -7.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.5092 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 4,207 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), annual growth rate -10.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per unit of GDP 296.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 2.45 million current LCU per person (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 5.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9794 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Gabon?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Gabon was 7.13 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 11.06 trillion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -880.20 billion constant LCU in 1998.
- How does Gabon rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Gabon ranks 6th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 275.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.