How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?

25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.

Where does this data come from?

UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Norway vs Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries): ICT goods imports

Norway

7.8%

in 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)

4.2%

in 2024

Norway rank

34th

Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank

37th

ICT goods imports over time

Norway
Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)

How they compare

Norway currently reports 7.8% against 4.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries), a difference of 3.6%.

That makes Norway's figure about 1.8 times Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)'s.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.

Norway ranks 34th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 37th of 188 countries.

Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Norway	Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)	Difference	Ahead
2000s	8.7%	6.4%	2.3%	Norway
2010s	6.8%	4.8%	2.1%	Norway
2020s	6.7%	4.1%	2.6%	Norway

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher ict goods imports, Norway or Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?: Norway, at 7.8% against 4.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) as of 2024.
What is the difference in ict goods imports between Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 3.6%, with Norway ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries)?: 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Norway and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) rank globally for ict goods imports?: Norway ranks 34th and Sub-Saharan Africa (IDA & IBRD countries) ranks 37th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: ICT goods imports (% total goods imports)
Unit: % total goods imports
Source: UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 235 places, 5,159 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed: 03 September 2026

Information and communication technology goods imports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).