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Korea, Rep.: Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports)

In , Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) was 1.18.

That's down 9.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6.49 . Korea, Rep. ranks #83 globally out of 199 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 31.

Source: World Bank Open Data (TM.VAL.MRCH.R6.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Korea, Rep. Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) trend 2008: Global financial crisis 2020: COVID-19 pandemic 2014: Oil price collapse 2022: Russia–Ukraine war begins
  • 2008 · Global financial crisis
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2014 · Oil price collapse
  • 2022 · Russia–Ukraine war begins

Highlights

Peak
1.54
Trough
0.91
1-year change
-9.0%
5-year change
+0.4%
+0.1% / yr
10-year change
+2.2%
+0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports)
1.1753
1.2911
1.1196
0.9060
1.0008
1.1705
1.1197
1.1191
1.2841
1.5417

About Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports)

Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the Sub-Saharan Africa region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.

Indicator code: TM.VAL.MRCH.R6.ZSCategory: Trade & Finance

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) in 2023?
In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) was 1.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) rising or falling?
Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) fell 9.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports)?
In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #83 out of 199 countries reporting Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports).
How does Korea, Rep.'s Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) compare to the world average?
The global average for Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) in 2023 was 6.49, so Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #7 of 31.
What is Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (% of total merchandise imports) and how is it measured?
Merchandise imports from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa are the sum of merchandise imports by the reporting economy from low- and middle-income economies in the Sub-Saharan Africa region according to the World Bank classification of economies. Data are expressed as a percentage of total merchandise imports by the economy. Data are computed only if at least half of the economies in the partner country group had non-missing data.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (TM.VAL.MRCH.R6.ZS), CC BY 4.0.