Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Terms of trade adjustment was 402.35 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe, 1976–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe stood at 402.35 million constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe peaked at 5.37 billion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -3.20 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Zimbabwe 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -1.03 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1977 | -974.02 million constant LCU | -5.3% |
| 1978 | -1.01 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 1979 | -841.32 million constant LCU | -17.1% |
| 1980 | -2.33 billion constant LCU | +176.5% |
| 1981 | -3.16 billion constant LCU | +36.0% |
| 1982 | -3.20 billion constant LCU | +1.0% |
| 1983 | -2.89 billion constant LCU | -9.6% |
| 1984 | -2.22 billion constant LCU | -23.1% |
| 1985 | -2.28 billion constant LCU | +2.7% |
| 1986 | -2.45 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 1987 | -2.43 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1988 | -1.96 billion constant LCU | -19.4% |
| 1989 | -2.00 billion constant LCU | +2.0% |
| 1990 | -2.31 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1991 | -1.59 billion constant LCU | -31.2% |
| 1992 | -1.97 billion constant LCU | +23.6% |
| 1993 | -2.91 billion constant LCU | +47.8% |
| 1994 | -2.89 billion constant LCU | -0.5% |
| 1995 | -2.58 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
| 1996 | -1.81 billion constant LCU | -29.9% |
| 1997 | -2.12 billion constant LCU | +17.2% |
| 1998 | -1.77 billion constant LCU | -16.7% |
| 1999 | -2.54 billion constant LCU | +43.7% |
| 2000 | -2.32 billion constant LCU | -8.6% |
| 2001 | -2.81 billion constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2002 | -2.20 billion constant LCU | -21.5% |
| 2003 | -1.98 billion constant LCU | -10.2% |
| 2004 | -2.34 billion constant LCU | +18.5% |
| 2005 | -2.46 billion constant LCU | +5.3% |
| 2006 | -2.26 billion constant LCU | -8.3% |
| 2007 | -1.94 billion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 2008 | -1.37 billion constant LCU | -29.4% |
| 2009 | 350.65 million constant LCU | -125.6% |
| 2010 | 511.52 million constant LCU | +45.9% |
| 2011 | 537.72 million constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2012 | 519.83 million constant LCU | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 458.23 million constant LCU | -11.8% |
| 2014 | 476.02 million constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2015 | 706.86 million constant LCU | +48.5% |
| 2016 | 855.12 million constant LCU | +21.0% |
| 2017 | 5.37 billion constant LCU | +528.3% |
| 2018 | 478.38 million constant LCU | -91.1% |
| 2019 | 628.27 million constant LCU | +31.3% |
| 2020 | 320.74 million constant LCU | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 471.64 million constant LCU | +47.0% |
| 2022 | 676.48 million constant LCU | +43.4% |
| 2023 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 402.35 million constant LCU | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -964.54 million constant LCU | -1.03 billion constant LCU | -841.32 million constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | -2.49 billion constant LCU | -3.20 billion constant LCU | -1.96 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.25 billion constant LCU | -2.91 billion constant LCU | -1.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.93 billion constant LCU | -2.81 billion constant LCU | 350.65 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 billion constant LCU | 458.23 million constant LCU | 5.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 374.24 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 676.48 million constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 79 Sao Tome and Principe 805.18 million constant LCU compare
- 80 Montenegro 544.71 million constant LCU compare
- 81 Bahrain 538.68 million constant LCU compare
- 83 Slovenia 299.97 million constant LCU compare
- 84 Croatia 259.43 million constant LCU compare
- 85 Seychelles 239.20 million constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.02 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4975 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,503 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 8.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 4,381 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -0.2755 % change on previous year (2024)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0342 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe was 402.35 million constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 5.37 billion constant LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.20 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Zimbabwe ranks 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.