Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Terms of trade adjustment was 402.35 million constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe, 1976–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe stood at 402.35 million constant LCU.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe peaked at 5.37 billion constant LCU in 2017 and was at its lowest, -3.20 billion constant LCU, in 1982.
That places Zimbabwe 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -964.54 million constant LCU | -1.03 billion constant LCU | -841.32 million constant LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | -2.49 billion constant LCU | -3.20 billion constant LCU | -1.96 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.25 billion constant LCU | -2.91 billion constant LCU | -1.59 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.93 billion constant LCU | -2.81 billion constant LCU | 350.65 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 billion constant LCU | 458.23 million constant LCU | 5.37 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 374.24 million constant LCU | 0 constant LCU | 676.48 million constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 79 Sao Tome and Principe 805.18 million constant LCU compare
- 80 Montenegro 544.71 million constant LCU compare
- 81 Bahrain 538.68 million constant LCU compare
- 83 Slovenia 299.97 million constant LCU compare
- 84 Croatia 259.43 million constant LCU compare
- 85 Seychelles 239.20 million constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Zimbabwe
- DEC alternative conversion factor 31.8 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 61.99 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 3.13 billion current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 86.16 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 2.71 billion current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -19.27 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -606.13 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 94,934 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 2,660 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 1.61 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Zimbabwe was 402.35 million constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 5.37 billion constant LCU in 2017.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.20 billion constant LCU in 1982.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Zimbabwe ranks 82nd out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.