Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) was 503.31 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 503.31 million constant US$ for exports of commodity 3 in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.5% on the previous year and up 1,313.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe peaked at 574.00 million constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1987.
That places Zimbabwe 6th out of 43 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1996 | 4.40 million constant US$ | — |
| 1997 | 1.10 million constant US$ | -75.0% |
| 1998 | 9.40 million constant US$ | +754.5% |
| 1999 | 9.40 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 21.10 million constant US$ | +124.5% |
| 2001 | 35.60 million constant US$ | +68.7% |
| 2002 | 11.60 million constant US$ | -67.4% |
| 2003 | 128.40 million constant US$ | +1006.9% |
| 2004 | 368.70 million constant US$ | +187.1% |
| 2005 | 436.00 million constant US$ | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 535.80 million constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 573.70 million constant US$ | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 574.00 million constant US$ | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 354.90 million constant US$ | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 472.74 million constant US$ | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 503.31 million constant US$ | +6.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 503.31 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 48.28 million constant US$, 10.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 503.31 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 48.63 million constant US$, 10.4× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$) in Zimbabwe 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 | +1006.9% | 11.60 million constant US$ | 128.40 million constant US$ |
| 1998 | +754.5% | 1.10 million constant US$ | 9.40 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.47 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 9.40 million constant US$ | 7 |
| 2000s | 303.98 million constant US$ | 11.60 million constant US$ | 574.00 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 488.02 million constant US$ | 472.74 million constant US$ | 503.31 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe was 503.31 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 574.00 million constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1987.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Zimbabwe ranks 6th out of 43 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,313.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 3 (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in 1987 constant US dollars and fob basis.