Export volume index, manufactures in South Africa
South Africa: Export volume index, manufactures was 107.32 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
107.32
Change on year
down 49.2%
World rank
17th
of 27 countries
All-time high
211.31
in 2003
All-time low
21.55
in 1965
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Export volume index, manufactures in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2004, export volume index, manufactures in South Africa stood at 107.32.
That represents a change of down 49.2% on the previous year and up 342.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export volume index, manufactures in South Africa peaked at 211.31 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 21.55, in 1965.
That places South Africa 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2004, 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 volume index, manufactures in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 21.55 | — |
| 1966 | 24.42 | +13.3% |
| 1967 | 34.76 | +42.4% |
| 1968 | 28.31 | -18.6% |
| 1969 | 26.05 | -8.0% |
| 1970 | 23.85 | -8.4% |
| 1971 | 27.48 | +15.2% |
| 1972 | 29.91 | +8.8% |
| 1973 | 28.93 | -3.3% |
| 1974 | 28.42 | -1.7% |
| 1975 | 28.19 | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 24.69 | -12.4% |
| 1977 | 24.87 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 23.3 | -6.3% |
| 1979 | 22.33 | -4.2% |
| 1980 | 29.08 | +30.2% |
| 1981 | 25.84 | -11.1% |
| 1982 | 42.09 | +62.9% |
| 1983 | 45.18 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 39.46 | -12.7% |
| 1985 | 38.59 | -2.2% |
| 1986 | 39.44 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 46.95 | +19.0% |
| 1988 | 58.49 | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 56.61 | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 69.32 | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 76.12 | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 81.73 | +7.4% |
| 1993 | 21.58 | -73.6% |
| 1994 | 24.26 | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 31.14 | +28.4% |
| 1996 | 29.05 | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 30.57 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 48.87 | +59.9% |
| 1999 | 76.92 | +57.4% |
| 2000 | 100 | +30.0% |
| 2001 | 112.51 | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 157.06 | +39.6% |
| 2003 | 211.31 | +34.5% |
| 2004 | 107.32 | -49.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 107.32 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 137.46, 78% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27.02 | 21.55 | 34.76 | 5 |
| 1970s | 26.2 | 22.33 | 29.91 | 10 |
| 1980s | 42.17 | 25.84 | 58.49 | 10 |
| 1990s | 48.96 | 21.58 | 81.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.64 | 100 | 211.31 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export volume index, manufactures in South Africa?
- Export volume index, manufactures in South Africa was 107.32 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest export volume index, manufactures recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 211.31 in 2003.
- What is the lowest export volume index, manufactures recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.55 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for export volume index, manufactures?
- South Africa ranks 17th out of 27 countries with data for 2004.
- Is export volume index, manufactures rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 342.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Export volume index, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Export volume index of manufactures with 1987=100.