Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) in Benin
Benin: Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) was 0 volume index in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
0 volume index
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
31st
of 35 countries
All-time high
266.67 volume index
in 1985
All-time low
0 volume index
in 2003
Years of data
21
1985–2005
Exports of commodity 4 in Benin, 1985–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 4 in Benin is 0 volume index, measured in 2005.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in Benin peaked at 266.67 volume index in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 volume index, in 2003.
Benin ranks 31st of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) in Benin, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 266.67 volume index | — |
| 1986 | 176.77 volume index | -33.7% |
| 1987 | 187.88 volume index | +6.3% |
| 1988 | 169.7 volume index | -9.7% |
| 1989 | 138.38 volume index | -18.5% |
| 1990 | 127.78 volume index | -7.7% |
| 1991 | 137.98 volume index | +8.0% |
| 1992 | 100 volume index | -27.5% |
| 1993 | 110.1 volume index | +10.1% |
| 1994 | 97.98 volume index | -11.0% |
| 1995 | 65.96 volume index | -32.7% |
| 1996 | 73.4 volume index | +11.3% |
| 1997 | 20.33 volume index | -72.3% |
| 1998 | 42.42 volume index | +108.7% |
| 1999 | 0 volume index | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 volume index | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 0 volume index | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0 volume index | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 0 volume index | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 volume index | — |
| 2005 | 0 volume index | +0.0% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 0 volume index is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 73.31 volume index, 0% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Benin's 0 volume index is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 129.48 volume index, 0% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 187.88 volume index | 138.38 volume index | 266.67 volume index | 5 |
| 1990s | 77.6 volume index | 0 volume index | 137.98 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 volume index | 0 volume index | 0 volume index | 6 |
Countries ranked near Benin
- 28 Democratic Republic of Congo 13.59 volume index compare
- 29 Central African Republic 6.23 volume index compare
- 30 Mozambique 1 volume index compare
- 32 Cape Verde 0 volume index compare
- 32 Comoros 0 volume index compare
- 32 Guinea-Bissau 0 volume index compare
- 32 Sierra Leone 0 volume index compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in Benin?
- Exports of commodity 4 in Benin was 0 volume index in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 266.67 volume index in 1985.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 volume index in 2003.
- How does Benin rank for exports of commodity 4?
- Benin ranks 31st out of 35 countries with data for 2005.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 4 (volume index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Export volume index of commodity 4 with 1987=100.