Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) in Tanzania
Tanzania: Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) was 64.13 volume index in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
64.13 volume index
Change on year
up 48.0%
World rank
31st
of 39 countries
All-time high
155.38 volume index
in 1996
All-time low
17.32 volume index
in 2001
Years of data
28
1982–2011
Exports of commodity 3 in Tanzania, 1982–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of commodity 3 in Tanzania stood at 64.13 volume index.
The figure is up 48.0% on the previous year and up 270.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 3 in Tanzania peaked at 155.38 volume index in 1996 and was at its lowest, 17.32 volume index, in 2001.
That places Tanzania 31st out of 39 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) in Tanzania, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 97.6 volume index | — |
| 1983 | 101.75 volume index | +4.3% |
| 1984 | 98.72 volume index | -3.0% |
| 1985 | 81.08 volume index | -17.9% |
| 1986 | 75.52 volume index | -6.9% |
| 1987 | 84 volume index | +11.2% |
| 1988 | 89.88 volume index | +7.0% |
| 1989 | 79.04 volume index | -12.1% |
| 1990 | 92.27 volume index | +16.7% |
| 1991 | 115.64 volume index | +25.3% |
| 1992 | 135.14 volume index | +16.9% |
| 1993 | 139.56 volume index | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 144.3 volume index | +3.4% |
| 1995 | 154.31 volume index | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 155.38 volume index | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 141.2 volume index | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 20.51 volume index | -85.5% |
| 2001 | 17.32 volume index | -15.5% |
| 2002 | 20.27 volume index | +17.0% |
| 2003 | 17.78 volume index | -12.3% |
| 2004 | 24.94 volume index | +40.3% |
| 2005 | 26.9 volume index | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 26.63 volume index | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 34.86 volume index | +30.9% |
| 2008 | 43.25 volume index | +24.1% |
| 2009 | 52.65 volume index | +21.7% |
| 2010 | 43.34 volume index | -17.7% |
| 2011 | 64.13 volume index | +48.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 64.13 volume index is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 146.03 volume index, 44% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 64.13 volume index is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 141.82 volume index, 45% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 88.45 volume index | 75.52 volume index | 101.75 volume index | 8 |
| 1990s | 134.72 volume index | 92.27 volume index | 155.38 volume index | 8 |
| 2000s | 28.51 volume index | 17.32 volume index | 52.65 volume index | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.74 volume index | 43.34 volume index | 64.13 volume index | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Tanzania?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Tanzania was 64.13 volume index in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 155.38 volume index in 1996.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.32 volume index in 2001.
- How does Tanzania rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Tanzania ranks 31st out of 39 countries with data for 2011.
- Is exports of commodity 3 rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 3 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Export volume index of commodity 3 with 1987=100.