Export Diversification, Theil index in Estonia
Estonia: Export Diversification, Theil index was 2.42 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Export Diversification, Theil index in Estonia, 1962–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Estonia recorded 2.42 for export diversification, theil index in 2014.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 21.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export diversification, theil index in Estonia peaked at 2.7 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1962.
That places Estonia 145th out of 189 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export Diversification, Theil index in Estonia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 2.69 | — |
| 1993 | 2.31 | -14.1% |
| 1994 | 2.02 | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 1.8 | -10.7% |
| 1996 | 1.91 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 1.99 | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 1.98 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 2.09 | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 2.7 | +29.3% |
| 2001 | 2.29 | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 2.15 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 2.15 | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 2 | -7.2% |
| 2005 | 2.07 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 1.96 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 1.72 | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 1.7 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 1.71 | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 2.38 | +39.1% |
| 2011 | 2.54 | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 2.54 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 2.31 | -9.1% |
| 2014 | 2.42 | +4.8% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 2.42 is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.57, 94% of the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 2.42 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.17, 1.1× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.68 | 0 | 2.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.04 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.44 | 2.31 | 2.54 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
- 142 New Zealand 2.5 compare
- 143 Nepal 2.47 compare
- 144 Mexico 2.43 compare
- 146 Dominican Republic 2.42 compare
- 147 South Korea 2.42 compare
- 148 Slovakia 2.4 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export diversification, theil index in Estonia?
- Export diversification, theil index in Estonia was 2.42 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest export diversification, theil index recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.7 in 2000.
- What is the lowest export diversification, theil index recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1962.
- How does Estonia rank for export diversification, theil index?
- Estonia ranks 145th out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
- Is export diversification, theil index rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Export Diversification, Theil index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Covers 200 countries with data from 1962 to 2014. It has three main indicators: the Export Diversification Index, which can be disaggregated into sub-indices covering the Extensive Margin and the Intensive Margin. As these are Theil indices, higher values for all three correspond to lower export diversification.