Export Diversification, Theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Export Diversification, Theil index was 4.35 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Export Diversification, Theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1962–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2014, export diversification, theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis stood at 4.35.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and down 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export diversification, theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 4.63 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1962.
That places Saint Kitts and Nevis 57th out of 189 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export Diversification, Theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 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 | 3.59 | — |
| 1982 | 3.74 | +4.2% |
| 1983 | 3.5 | -6.3% |
| 1984 | 3.52 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 3.12 | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 2.85 | -8.6% |
| 1987 | 3.1 | +8.6% |
| 1988 | 4.02 | +29.7% |
| 1989 | 4.24 | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 4.27 | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 4.05 | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 4.21 | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 4.23 | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 4.4 | +3.9% |
| 1995 | 4.42 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 4.52 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 4.48 | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 4.4 | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 4.44 | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 4.24 | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 4.22 | -0.5% |
| 2002 | 4.24 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 4.43 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 4.37 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 4.63 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 4.55 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 4.25 | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 4.28 | +0.9% |
| 2009 | 4.08 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 4.15 | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 4.11 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 4.26 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 4.14 | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 4.35 | +5.2% |
Saint Kitts and Nevis compared with similar countries
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 4.35 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.57, 1.7× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis's 4.35 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 3.76, 1.2× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.17 | 0 | 4.24 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.34 | 4.05 | 4.52 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.33 | 4.08 | 4.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.2 | 4.11 | 4.35 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export diversification, theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Export diversification, theil index in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 4.35 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest export diversification, theil index recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 4.63 in 2005.
- What is the lowest export diversification, theil index recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1962.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for export diversification, theil index?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 57th out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
- Is export diversification, theil index rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.