Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) was 141.82 volume index in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 141.82 volume index 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 161.74 volume index in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 volume index, in 1987.
Zimbabwe ranks 21st of 39 countries on this measure, 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 (volume index) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1988 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1989 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1990 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1994 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1995 | 0 volume index | — |
| 1996 | 1.24 volume index | — |
| 1997 | 0.3099 volume index | -75.0% |
| 1998 | 2.65 volume index | +754.5% |
| 1999 | 2.65 volume index | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5.95 volume index | +124.5% |
| 2001 | 10.03 volume index | +68.7% |
| 2002 | 3.27 volume index | -67.4% |
| 2003 | 36.18 volume index | +1006.9% |
| 2004 | 103.89 volume index | +187.1% |
| 2005 | 122.85 volume index | +18.3% |
| 2006 | 150.97 volume index | +22.9% |
| 2007 | 161.65 volume index | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 161.74 volume index | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 100 volume index | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 133.2 volume index | +33.2% |
| 2011 | 141.82 volume index | +6.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 141.82 volume index is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 146.03 volume index, 97% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 141.82 volume index is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 141.82 volume index, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of commodity 3 (volume index) 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% | 3.27 volume index | 36.18 volume index |
| 1998 | +754.5% | 0.3099 volume index | 2.65 volume index |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 volume index | 0 volume index | 0 volume index | 3 |
| 1990s | 0.9781 volume index | 0 volume index | 2.65 volume index | 7 |
| 2000s | 85.65 volume index | 3.27 volume index | 161.74 volume index | 10 |
| 2010s | 137.51 volume index | 133.2 volume index | 141.82 volume index | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe?
- Exports of commodity 3 in Zimbabwe was 141.82 volume index in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 161.74 volume index in 2008.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 3 recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 volume index in 1987.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for exports of commodity 3?
- Zimbabwe ranks 21st out of 39 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 (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.