Imports of goods and services in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Imports of goods and services was 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2016. ▬ Flat
Imports of goods and services in French Polynesia, 2002–2016
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, imports of goods and services in French Polynesia stood at 1.87 billion BoP, current US$.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in French Polynesia peaked at 2.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.65 billion BoP, current US$, in 2002.
That places French Polynesia 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.25 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 2.17 billion BoP, current US$ | 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.34 billion BoP, current US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near French Polynesia
- 163 Bermuda 2.30 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 164 Barbados 2.21 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 165 Lesotho 2.16 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 167 Liberia 1.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 168 Belize 1.73 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 169 Cape Verde 1.64 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for French Polynesia
- Gross fixed capital formation 1.39 billion current US$ (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 890.20 billion current LCU (2024)
- Gross national expenditure 127.6% (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 1.16 billion current US$ (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 127.80 billion current LCU (2024)
- Exports of goods and services 18.3% (2024)
- Gross fixed capital formation 21.9% (2024)
- Changes in inventories -1.11 billion current LCU (2020)
- Changes in inventories -10.57 million current US$ (2020)
- Gross national expenditure 8.07 billion current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in French Polynesia?
- Imports of goods and services in French Polynesia was 1.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2016, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.87 billion BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.65 billion BoP, current US$ in 2002.
- How does French Polynesia rank for imports of goods and services?
- French Polynesia ranks 166th out of 199 countries with data for 2016.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this French Polynesia data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. 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.