Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) in Namibia
Namibia: Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) was 69.06 volume index in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of commodity 2 in Namibia stood at 69.06 volume index.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in Namibia peaked at 695.49 volume index in 2003 and was at its lowest, 52.66 volume index, in 2002.
Namibia ranks 32nd of 40 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 2 (volume index) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 176.27 volume index | — |
| 1981 | 193.36 volume index | +9.7% |
| 1982 | 210.37 volume index | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 172.35 volume index | -18.1% |
| 1984 | 196.21 volume index | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 225.38 volume index | +14.9% |
| 1986 | 238.81 volume index | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 215 volume index | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 155.97 volume index | -27.5% |
| 1989 | 167.62 volume index | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 81.12 volume index | -51.6% |
| 1992 | 97.68 volume index | +20.4% |
| 1993 | 94.16 volume index | -3.6% |
| 1994 | 84.28 volume index | -10.5% |
| 1995 | 100.11 volume index | +18.8% |
| 1996 | 101.83 volume index | +1.7% |
| 1997 | 99.92 volume index | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 77.29 volume index | -22.6% |
| 1999 | 92.05 volume index | +19.1% |
| 2000 | 82.59 volume index | -10.3% |
| 2001 | 65.27 volume index | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 52.66 volume index | -19.3% |
| 2003 | 695.49 volume index | +1220.7% |
| 2004 | 100 volume index | -85.6% |
| 2005 | 106.66 volume index | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 108.94 volume index | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 118.03 volume index | +8.3% |
| 2008 | 69.46 volume index | -41.2% |
| 2009 | 73.49 volume index | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 71.65 volume index | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 69.06 volume index | -3.6% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 69.06 volume index is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 167.53 volume index, 41% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 69.06 volume index is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 181.07 volume index, 38% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 2 (volume index) in Namibia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +1220.7% | 52.66 volume index | 695.49 volume index |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 195.13 volume index | 155.97 volume index | 238.81 volume index | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.05 volume index | 77.29 volume index | 101.83 volume index | 9 |
| 2000s | 147.26 volume index | 52.66 volume index | 695.49 volume index | 10 |
| 2010s | 70.35 volume index | 69.06 volume index | 71.65 volume index | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in Namibia?
- Exports of commodity 2 in Namibia was 69.06 volume index in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 695.49 volume index in 2003.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.66 volume index in 2002.
- How does Namibia rank for exports of commodity 2?
- Namibia ranks 32nd out of 40 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 2 rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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Export volume index of commodity 2 with 1987=100.