Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola
Angola: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy was 15.69 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola, 1960–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola is 15.69 billion current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 3.3% on the previous year and down 41.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola peaked at 28.71 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 107.80 million current US$, in 1961.
That places Angola 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 191.99 million current US$ | 107.80 million current US$ | 314.55 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 449.92 million current US$ | 355.73 million current US$ | 595.07 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 1.13 billion current US$ | 762.84 million current US$ | 1.53 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 1.96 billion current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | 2.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.00 billion current US$ | 4.08 billion current US$ | 23.92 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.24 billion current US$ | 13.83 billion current US$ | 28.71 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.18 billion current US$ | 9.30 billion current US$ | 16.23 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Angola
More private sector data for Angola
- Food exports 0.4% (2024)
- Food imports 15.7% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 62.6% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 14.96 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 38.8% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 1.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 32.49 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 116.50 million current US$ (2025)
- Transport services 40.5% (2025)
- Computer, communications and other services 35.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Angola was 15.69 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 28.71 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 107.80 million current US$ in 1961.
- How does Angola rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy?
- Angola ranks 93rd out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise imports by the reporting economy from the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current U.S. dollars.