Primary income receipts in Gabon
Gabon: Primary income receipts was 111.17 million BoP, current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Primary income receipts in Gabon, 1978–2015
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary income receipts in Gabon is 111.17 million BoP, current US$, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.0% on the previous year and up 204.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income receipts in Gabon peaked at 250.74 million BoP, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 4.39 million BoP, current US$, in 1978.
Gabon ranks 153rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.86 million BoP, current US$ | 4.39 million BoP, current US$ | 7.33 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 1980s | 25.85 million BoP, current US$ | 15.14 million BoP, current US$ | 47.74 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 39.78 million BoP, current US$ | 11.89 million BoP, current US$ | 84.18 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.47 million BoP, current US$ | 13.31 million BoP, current US$ | 250.74 million BoP, current US$ | 9 |
| 2010s | 112.89 million BoP, current US$ | 40.16 million BoP, current US$ | 184.48 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 150 Uganda 120.44 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 151 Laos 115.32 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 152 Madagascar 114.21 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 154 Marshall Islands 109.81 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 155 Guyana 103.69 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 156 Papua New Guinea 102.89 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Gabon
- Gross national expenditure 9.22 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 6.12 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 7.81 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 5.2% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.88 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 49.1% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 10.11 billion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 15.84 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 11.49 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 6.92 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income receipts in Gabon?
- Primary income receipts in Gabon was 111.17 million BoP, current US$ in 2015, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest primary income receipts recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 250.74 million BoP, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest primary income receipts recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.39 million BoP, current US$ in 1978.
- How does Gabon rank for primary income receipts?
- Gabon ranks 153rd out of 198 countries with data for 2015.
- Is primary income receipts rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 204.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Primary income receipts (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Primary income receipts refer to employee compensation paid to resident workers working abroad and investment income (receipts on direct investment, portfolio investment, other investments, and receipts on reserve assets). 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.