Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) was 2.19 million constant US$ in 2001. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2001)
2.19 million constant US$
Change on year
down 11.5%
World rank
39th
of 44 countries
All-time high
12.77 million constant US$
in 1988
All-time low
2.19 million constant US$
in 2001
Years of data
15
1987–2001
Exports of commodity 1 in Gambia, 1987–2001
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2001, exports of commodity 1 in Gambia stood at 2.19 million constant US$. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 72.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 1 in Gambia peaked at 12.77 million constant US$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 2.19 million constant US$, in 2001.
Gambia ranks 39th of 44 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 11.65 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 12.77 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1989 | 11.20 million constant US$ | -12.2% |
| 1990 | 9.16 million constant US$ | -18.2% |
| 1991 | 7.91 million constant US$ | -13.7% |
| 1992 | 6.50 million constant US$ | -17.8% |
| 1993 | 4.79 million constant US$ | -26.2% |
| 1994 | 4.38 million constant US$ | -8.6% |
| 1995 | 4.00 million constant US$ | -8.7% |
| 1996 | 2.93 million constant US$ | -26.6% |
| 1997 | 2.60 million constant US$ | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 2.58 million constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 1999 | 2.52 million constant US$ | -2.3% |
| 2000 | 2.48 million constant US$ | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 2.19 million constant US$ | -11.5% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 2.19 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 113.96 million constant US$, 2% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 2.19 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.76 million constant US$, 4% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.87 million constant US$ | 11.20 million constant US$ | 12.77 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 4.74 million constant US$ | 2.52 million constant US$ | 9.16 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.34 million constant US$ | 2.19 million constant US$ | 2.48 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 36 Eritrea 10.40 million constant US$ compare
- 37 Sao Tome and Principe 6.93 million constant US$ compare
- 38 Equatorial Guinea 3.23 million constant US$ compare
- 40 Seychelles 1.61 million constant US$ compare
- 41 Cape Verde 41,513 constant US$ compare
- 42 Guinea 344.35 constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 1 in Gambia?
- Exports of commodity 1 in Gambia was 2.19 million constant US$ in 2001, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 12.77 million constant US$ in 1988.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 1 recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.19 million constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Gambia rank for exports of commodity 1?
- Gambia ranks 39th out of 44 countries with data for 2001.
- Is exports of commodity 1 rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 72.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 1 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 1 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.