Imports by region of origin in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Imports by region of origin was 7.54 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Vanuatu, 1964–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Vanuatu is 7.54 million current US$, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Vanuatu peaked at 44.52 million current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 208,000 current US$, in 1968.
Vanuatu ranks 196th of 209 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 270,200 current US$ | 208,000 current US$ | 328,000 current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 577,600 current US$ | 244,000 current US$ | 950,000 current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 982,977 current US$ | 466,000 current US$ | 2.08 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.84 million current US$ | 673,869 current US$ | 44.52 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.47 million current US$ | 1.42 million current US$ | 17.06 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.82 million current US$ | 5.63 million current US$ | 16.40 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.98 million current US$ | 4.14 million current US$ | 7.54 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Vanuatu
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -22.7% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 0.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 3,249 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 4.0% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 1.09 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 3,249 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 120.33 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 21.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 176.23 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 15.82 billion current LCU (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Vanuatu?
- Imports by region of origin in Vanuatu was 7.54 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 44.52 million current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 208,000 current US$ in 1968.
- How does Vanuatu rank for imports by region of origin?
- Vanuatu ranks 196th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.