Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Merchandise export price index

Congo, Democratic Republic of the
140 1987 = 100
in 2004
South Africa
137.06 1987 = 100
in 2009
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
30th
South Africa rank
31st

Merchandise export price index over time

  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 140 1987 = 100 against 137.06 1987 = 100 in South Africa, a difference of 2.94 1987 = 100.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1999 it was South Africa ahead.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 31st of 50 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo, Democratic Republic of the South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 88 1987 = 100 94.4 1987 = 100 6.4 1987 = 100 South Africa
2000s 116.2 1987 = 100 133.5 1987 = 100 17.3 1987 = 100 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher merchandise export price index, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 140 1987 = 100 against 137.06 1987 = 100 in South Africa as of 2004.
What is the difference in merchandise export price index between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
2.94 1987 = 100, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2004.
How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for merchandise export price index?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 31st of 50 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Bank country economists, published as Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100)
Unit
1987 = 100
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
56 places, 1,540 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

This item is a price index measuring changes in the aggregate price level of a country's merchandise exports f.o.b. over time.