Exports of commodity 3 in Congo
Congo: Exports of commodity 3 was 29.05 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
29.05 million current US$
Change on year
up 26.5%
World rank
34th
of 50 countries
All-time high
662.03 million current US$
in 1997
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1965
Years of data
47
1965–2011
Exports of commodity 3 in Congo, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of commodity 3 in Congo stood at 29.05 million current US$.
The figure is up 26.5% on the previous year and up 103.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Congo peaked at 662.03 million current US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1965.
That places Congo 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 in Congo, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 13.96 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 11.13 million current US$ | -20.3% |
| 1986 | 10.68 million current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1987 | 19.63 million current US$ | +83.7% |
| 1988 | 16.12 million current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1989 | 16.61 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 6.87 million current US$ | -58.7% |
| 1991 | 6.06 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1992 | 10.88 million current US$ | +79.5% |
| 1993 | 8.37 million current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1994 | 6.12 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1995 | 13.42 million current US$ | +119.2% |
| 1996 | 11.86 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1997 | 662.03 million current US$ | +5484.3% |
| 1998 | 484.00 million current US$ | -26.9% |
| 1999 | 601.00 million current US$ | +24.2% |
| 2000 | 12.62 million current US$ | -97.9% |
| 2001 | 14.28 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 15.23 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2003 | 21.69 million current US$ | +42.5% |
| 2004 | 21.75 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 29.26 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2006 | 23.57 million current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2007 | 17.61 million current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2008 | 28.56 million current US$ | +62.2% |
| 2009 | 27.17 million current US$ | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 22.96 million current US$ | -15.5% |
| 2011 | 29.05 million current US$ | +26.5% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 29.05 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.10 million current US$, 55% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Congo's 29.05 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 130.29 million current US$, 22% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +5484.3% | 11.86 million current US$ | 662.03 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.81 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 19.63 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 181.06 million current US$ | 6.06 million current US$ | 662.03 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.18 million current US$ | 12.62 million current US$ | 29.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.00 million current US$ | 22.96 million current US$ | 29.05 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Congo?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Congo was 29.05 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 662.03 million current US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Congo ranks 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 3 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 3 in current US dollars and fob basis.