Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) was 527.17 volume index in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 2 in Ethiopia, 1981–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
In 2000, exports of commodity 2 in Ethiopia stood at 527.17 volume index.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.0% on the previous year and up 116.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in Ethiopia peaked at 769.63 volume index in 1998 and was at its lowest, 12.73 volume index, in 1992.
Ethiopia ranks 8th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 324.84 volume index | — |
| 1982 | 383.59 volume index | +18.1% |
| 1983 | 384.43 volume index | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 485.73 volume index | +26.3% |
| 1985 | 259.24 volume index | -46.6% |
| 1986 | 103.58 volume index | -60.0% |
| 1987 | 100 volume index | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 240.2 volume index | +140.2% |
| 1989 | 139.03 volume index | -42.1% |
| 1990 | 243.62 volume index | +75.2% |
| 1991 | 139.85 volume index | -42.6% |
| 1992 | 12.73 volume index | -90.9% |
| 1993 | 15.46 volume index | +21.5% |
| 1994 | 159.32 volume index | +930.5% |
| 1995 | 304 volume index | +90.8% |
| 1996 | 296.39 volume index | -2.5% |
| 1997 | 357.16 volume index | +20.5% |
| 1998 | 769.63 volume index | +115.5% |
| 1999 | 642.55 volume index | -16.5% |
| 2000 | 527.17 volume index | -18.0% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 527.17 volume index is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 167.53 volume index, 3.1× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 527.17 volume index is above the median for low income countries, which is 177.3 volume index, 3.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) in Ethiopia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +930.5% | 15.46 volume index | 159.32 volume index |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 268.96 volume index | 100 volume index | 485.73 volume index | 9 |
| 1990s | 294.07 volume index | 12.73 volume index | 769.63 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 527.17 volume index | 527.17 volume index | 527.17 volume index | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in Ethiopia?
- Exports of commodity 2 in Ethiopia was 527.17 volume index in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 769.63 volume index in 1998.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.73 volume index in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for exports of commodity 2?
- Ethiopia ranks 8th out of 40 countries with data for 2000.
- Is exports of commodity 2 rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 116.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 2 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Export volume index of commodity 2 with 1987=100.