What is the highest lead time to import, median case recorded in Late-demographic dividend?

The highest recorded value was 4.37 days in 2007.

What is the lowest lead time to import, median case recorded in Late-demographic dividend?

The lowest recorded value was 2.71 days in 2014.

Is lead time to import, median case rising or falling in Late-demographic dividend?

Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Late-demographic dividend data come from?

The figures come from Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB), published as part of Lead time to import, median case (days). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend

Name: Lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend
Creator: Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Late-demographic dividend: Lead time to import, median case was 3.5 days in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)

3.5 days

Change on year

down 10.3%

All-time high

4.37 days

in 2007

All-time low

2.71 days

in 2014

Years of data

2007–2018

Lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend, 2007–2018

Source: Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB). Measured in days.

Analysis

Late-demographic dividend recorded 3.5 days for lead time to import, median case in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.3% on the previous year and down 19.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend peaked at 4.37 days in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2.71 days, in 2014.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	4.37 days	4.37 days	4.37 days	1
2010s	3.3 days	2.71 days	3.9 days	5

More private sector data for Late-demographic dividend

Merchandise exports 8.30 trillion current US$ (2025)
Manufactures exports 76.8% (2024)
Food exports 7.6% (2024)
Merchandise imports 6.71 trillion current US$ (2025)
Manufactures imports 59.4% (2024)
Food imports 8.9% (2024)
Merchandise trade 43.3% (2025)
Commercial service exports 1.89 trillion current US$ (2025)
Transport services 21.0% (2025)
Computer, communications and other services 40.1% (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend?: Lead time to import, median case in Late-demographic dividend was 3.5 days in 2018, according to Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest lead time to import, median case recorded in Late-demographic dividend?: The highest recorded value was 4.37 days in 2007.
What is the lowest lead time to import, median case recorded in Late-demographic dividend?: The lowest recorded value was 2.71 days in 2014.
Is lead time to import, median case rising or falling in Late-demographic dividend?: Over the last ten years it is down 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Late-demographic dividend data come from?: The figures come from Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB), published as part of Lead time to import, median case (days). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Lead time to import, median case (days)
Unit: days
Source: Logistic Performance Index Surveys, World Bank (WB)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 120 places, 688 data points, 2007–2018
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Lead time to import is the median time (the value for 50 percent of shipments) from port of discharge to arrival at the consignee. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case.