Goods imports in Djibouti
Djibouti: Goods imports was 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Goods imports in Djibouti, 1991–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, goods imports in Djibouti stood at 4.04 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of down 10.0% on the previous year and up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods imports in Djibouti peaked at 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 172.18 million BoP, current US$, in 1996.
Djibouti ranks 144th of 199 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 191.78 million BoP, current US$ | 172.18 million BoP, current US$ | 210.45 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 321.00 million BoP, current US$ | 195.65 million BoP, current US$ | 574.14 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 373.89 million BoP, current US$ | 4.14 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.13 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.91 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
- 141 Mauritania 4.32 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 142 Haiti 4.27 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 143 Madagascar 4.16 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 145 Maldives 3.46 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 146 Gabon 3.17 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 147 Malawi 3.02 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Djibouti
- Exports of goods and services 5.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 83.8% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 686.79 million constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.95 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 701.13 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.71 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 136.28 billion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 85.3% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 110.5% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 766.83 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods imports in Djibouti?
- Goods imports in Djibouti was 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods imports recorded in Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 4.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest goods imports recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 172.18 million BoP, current US$ in 1996.
- How does Djibouti rank for goods imports?
- Djibouti ranks 144th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is goods imports rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods imports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.