Exports of commodity 3 in Namibia
Namibia: Exports of commodity 3 was 195.50 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 3 in Namibia, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of commodity 3 in Namibia stood at 195.50 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 785.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Namibia peaked at 382.90 million current US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 20.64 million current US$, in 2003.
That places Namibia 15th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 207.97 million current US$ | — |
| 1981 | 224.93 million current US$ | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 127.65 million current US$ | -43.2% |
| 1983 | 78.63 million current US$ | -38.4% |
| 1984 | 61.18 million current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1985 | 54.45 million current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1986 | 63.80 million current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1987 | 102.53 million current US$ | +60.7% |
| 1988 | 99.14 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 100.61 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 1990 | 162.68 million current US$ | +61.7% |
| 1991 | 198.60 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 268.02 million current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1993 | 312.60 million current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1994 | 368.90 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1995 | 382.24 million current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 326.80 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 1997 | 347.00 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1998 | 382.90 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1999 | 268.80 million current US$ | -29.8% |
| 2000 | 27.09 million current US$ | -89.9% |
| 2001 | 22.07 million current US$ | -18.5% |
| 2002 | 24.05 million current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2003 | 20.64 million current US$ | -14.2% |
| 2004 | 24.17 million current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 29.08 million current US$ | +20.3% |
| 2006 | 32.20 million current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2007 | 52.34 million current US$ | +62.5% |
| 2008 | 217.10 million current US$ | +314.8% |
| 2009 | 202.30 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 197.00 million current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2011 | 195.50 million current US$ | -0.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 195.50 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.10 million current US$, 3.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 195.50 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 130.29 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +314.8% | 52.34 million current US$ | 217.10 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.09 million current US$ | 54.45 million current US$ | 224.93 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 301.85 million current US$ | 162.68 million current US$ | 382.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.10 million current US$ | 20.64 million current US$ | 217.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.25 million current US$ | 195.50 million current US$ | 197.00 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Namibia?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Namibia was 195.50 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 382.90 million current US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.64 million current US$ in 2003.
- How does Namibia rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Namibia ranks 15th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 785.9%. 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 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.