Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in Small island developing States (SIDS)

Small island developing States (SIDS): Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status was 3.5% in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.5%
Change on year
down 1.1%
Rank
8th
of 10 regions
All-time high
15.2%
in 2000
All-time low
2.8%
in 2013
Years of data
17
2000–2024

Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in Small island developing States (SIDS), 2000–2024

2.557.51012.5152000201220242000: 15.2 %2005: 12.8 %2010: 6.1 %2011: 6 %2012: 3.7 %2013: 2.8 %2014: 3.9 %2015: 3 %2016: 4 %2017: 3.2 %2018: 3.1 %2019: 3.6 %2020: 4.2 %2021: 3.4 %2022: 3.6 %2023: 3.5 %2024: 3.5 %

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in %.

Analysis

Small island developing States (SIDS) recorded 3.5% for average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in Small island developing States (SIDS) peaked at 15.2% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.8%, in 2013.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.0% 12.8% 15.2% 2
2010s 4.0% 2.8% 6.1% 10
2020s 3.6% 3.4% 4.2% 5

Countries ranked near Small island developing States (SIDS)

  1. 5 Oman 17.7% compare
  2. 5 South Africa 5.7% compare
  3. 6 American Samoa 5.6% compare
  4. 6 Cocos (Keeling) Islands 16.7% compare
  5. 7 Guadeloupe 16.7% compare
  6. 8 Australia 16.6% compare
  7. 9 Botswana 16.5% compare
  8. 10 Central African Republic 1.1% compare
  9. 10 Luxembourg 16.3% compare
  10. 11 Saudi Arabia 16.1% compare

See the full ranking of 229 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status in Small island developing States (SIDS) was 3.5% in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 2000.
What is the lowest average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status recorded in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was 2.8% in 2013.
How does Small island developing States (SIDS) rank for average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status?
Small island developing States (SIDS) ranks 8th out of 10 regions with data for 2024.
Is average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status rising or falling in Small island developing States (SIDS)?
Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Small island developing States (SIDS) data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status, by type of product (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average tariff applied by developed countries, preferential status, by type of product (%)
Unit
%
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
229 places, 3,893 data points, 2000–2024
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