Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate was 6.45 % change on previous year in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 108.6%
World rank
112th
of 206 countries
All-time high
197.87 % change on previous year
in 2009
All-time low
-39.68 % change on previous year
in 2008
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe, 1961–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 6.45 % change on previous year for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of up 108.6% on the previous year and up 2,404.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe peaked at 197.87 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -39.68 % change on previous year, in 2008.

Zimbabwe ranks 112th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.62 % change on previous year -29.27 % change on previous year 51.74 % change on previous year 9
1970s 12.91 % change on previous year -24.57 % change on previous year 42.74 % change on previous year 10
1980s 7.7 % change on previous year -26.48 % change on previous year 55.7 % change on previous year 10
1990s 3.85 % change on previous year -21.29 % change on previous year 23.2 % change on previous year 10
2000s 21.33 % change on previous year -39.68 % change on previous year 197.87 % change on previous year 10
2010s 0.2293 % change on previous year -24.63 % change on previous year 49.6 % change on previous year 10
2020s 13.61 % change on previous year 3.09 % change on previous year 34.27 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 109 Netherlands 6.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 110 Micronesia, Federated States of 6.53 % change on previous year compare
  3. 111 Guatemala 6.53 % change on previous year compare
  4. 113 Nauru, Republic of 6.35 % change on previous year compare
  5. 114 Hungary 6.27 % change on previous year compare
  6. 115 Cayman Islands 6.25 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 253 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe?
Merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate in Zimbabwe was 6.45 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 197.87 % change on previous year in 2009.
What is the lowest merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was -39.68 % change on previous year in 2008.
How does Zimbabwe rank for merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate?
Zimbabwe ranks 112th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
Is merchandise imports (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,404.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Merchandise imports (current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
253 places, 14,588 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Merchandise imports (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.