Export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa
South Africa: Export volume index, (nonfactor) services was 159.77 in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa, 1965–2005
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2005, export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa stood at 159.77. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.3% on the previous year and up 208.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa peaked at 159.77 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places South Africa 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2005, 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, (nonfactor) services in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 39.45 | — |
| 1991 | 45.51 | +15.3% |
| 1992 | 52.12 | +14.5% |
| 1993 | 53.88 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 52.44 | -2.7% |
| 1995 | 51.86 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 51.11 | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 53.4 | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 82.24 | +54.0% |
| 1999 | 90.1 | +9.5% |
| 2000 | 104.11 | +15.6% |
| 2001 | 110.55 | +6.2% |
| 2002 | 117.61 | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 131.31 | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 146.19 | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 159.77 | +9.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 159.77 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 140.19, 1.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 159.77 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 51.42, 3.1× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 57.21 | 39.45 | 90.1 | 10 |
| 2000s | 128.26 | 104.11 | 159.77 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa?
- Export volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa was 159.77 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest export volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 159.77 in 2005.
- What is the lowest export volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for export volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- South Africa ranks 12th out of 30 countries with data for 2005.
- Is export volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 208.1%. 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, (nonfactor) services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of (non-factor) services. Data; Volume index with 1987=100.