Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tunisia
Tunisia: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual was -3.52 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
-3.52 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 118.1%
World rank
121st
of 206 countries
All-time high
68.83 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-21.84 % change on previous year
in 2009
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tunisia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded -3.52 % change on previous year for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in 2023.
The figure is down 118.1% on the previous year and down 186.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tunisia peaked at 68.83 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -21.84 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Tunisia ranks 121st of 206 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 8.96 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.31 % change on previous year | -40.7% |
| 1963 | -3.59 % change on previous year | -167.6% |
| 1964 | 5.69 % change on previous year | -258.4% |
| 1965 | 8.29 % change on previous year | +45.7% |
| 1966 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -177.0% |
| 1967 | 8.22 % change on previous year | -228.9% |
| 1968 | -11.28 % change on previous year | -237.3% |
| 1969 | 15.61 % change on previous year | -238.3% |
| 1970 | 17.85 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 12.13 % change on previous year | -32.1% |
| 1972 | 36.31 % change on previous year | +199.4% |
| 1973 | 46.81 % change on previous year | +28.9% |
| 1974 | 68.83 % change on previous year | +47.0% |
| 1975 | 26.97 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 1976 | 6.34 % change on previous year | -76.5% |
| 1977 | 20.11 % change on previous year | +217.0% |
| 1978 | 14.1 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1979 | 32.48 % change on previous year | +130.4% |
| 1980 | 29 % change on previous year | -10.7% |
| 1981 | 9.59 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
| 1982 | -14.27 % change on previous year | -248.8% |
| 1983 | -5.83 % change on previous year | -59.2% |
| 1984 | -0.4709 % change on previous year | -91.9% |
| 1985 | -13.28 % change on previous year | +2721.3% |
| 1986 | 2.92 % change on previous year | -122.0% |
| 1987 | -0.1041 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 1988 | 30.05 % change on previous year | -28962.4% |
| 1989 | 22.22 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1990 | 29.3 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1991 | -10.53 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 1992 | 24.39 % change on previous year | -331.6% |
| 1993 | -3.28 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 1994 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -243.0% |
| 1995 | 18.79 % change on previous year | +300.6% |
| 1996 | 2.13 % change on previous year | -88.7% |
| 1997 | 15.41 % change on previous year | +622.9% |
| 1998 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1999 | 20.23 % change on previous year | -1035.3% |
| 2000 | -15.17 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2001 | 10.94 % change on previous year | -172.1% |
| 2002 | -0.2697 % change on previous year | -102.5% |
| 2003 | 14.78 % change on previous year | -5580.5% |
| 2004 | 18 % change on previous year | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 2006 | 13.8 % change on previous year | +458.1% |
| 2007 | 27.45 % change on previous year | +99.0% |
| 2008 | 28.27 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2009 | -21.84 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2010 | 15.63 % change on previous year | -171.6% |
| 2011 | 7.4 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 2012 | 2.11 % change on previous year | -71.4% |
| 2013 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -158.1% |
| 2014 | 2.59 % change on previous year | -311.1% |
| 2015 | -18.58 % change on previous year | -816.5% |
| 2016 | -4.14 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2017 | 5.91 % change on previous year | -242.7% |
| 2018 | 9.38 % change on previous year | +58.7% |
| 2019 | -4.79 % change on previous year | -151.1% |
| 2020 | -15.35 % change on previous year | +220.4% |
| 2021 | 22.61 % change on previous year | -247.3% |
| 2022 | 19.47 % change on previous year | -13.9% |
| 2023 | -3.52 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.43 % change on previous year | -11.28 % change on previous year | 15.61 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 28.19 % change on previous year | 6.34 % change on previous year | 68.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.98 % change on previous year | -14.27 % change on previous year | 30.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.9 % change on previous year | -10.53 % change on previous year | 29.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.84 % change on previous year | -21.84 % change on previous year | 28.27 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.43 % change on previous year | -18.58 % change on previous year | 15.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 % change on previous year | -15.35 % change on previous year | 22.61 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 118 South Africa -3.35 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Tanzania, United Republic of -3.42 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Papua New Guinea -3.52 % change on previous year compare
- 122 New Caledonia -3.83 % change on previous year compare
- 123 Eswatini -4.01 % change on previous year compare
- 124 Eritrea -4.07 % change on previous year compare
More private sector data for Tunisia
- Merchandise trade 86.8% (2025)
- Food imports 11.5% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 63.7% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 28.59 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 14.7% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 77.3% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 21.29 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,724 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3703 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 6.61 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tunisia?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual in Tunisia was -3.52 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 68.83 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.84 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Tunisia rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual?
- Tunisia ranks 121st out of 206 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current us$), annual rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 186.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.