Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) was 18.95 volume index in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
18.95 volume index
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
27th
of 35 countries
All-time high
146.76 volume index
in 1980
All-time low
11.99 volume index
in 2002
Years of data
30
1980–2009
Exports of commodity 4 in Madagascar, 1980–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of commodity 4 in Madagascar is 18.95 volume index, measured in 2009.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and down 67.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in Madagascar peaked at 146.76 volume index in 1980 and was at its lowest, 11.99 volume index, in 2002.
That places Madagascar 27th out of 35 countries with data for 2009, 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 4 (volume index) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 146.76 volume index | — |
| 1981 | 119.78 volume index | -18.4% |
| 1982 | 113.31 volume index | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 106.83 volume index | -5.7% |
| 1984 | 113.33 volume index | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 94.19 volume index | -16.9% |
| 1986 | 99.27 volume index | +5.4% |
| 1987 | 100 volume index | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 90.83 volume index | -9.2% |
| 1989 | 129.89 volume index | +43.0% |
| 1990 | 100.77 volume index | -22.4% |
| 1991 | 86.14 volume index | -14.5% |
| 1992 | 104.2 volume index | +21.0% |
| 1993 | 107.29 volume index | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 85.65 volume index | -20.2% |
| 1995 | 82.62 volume index | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 93.08 volume index | +12.7% |
| 1997 | 54.58 volume index | -41.4% |
| 1998 | 63.22 volume index | +15.8% |
| 1999 | 58.79 volume index | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 27.34 volume index | -53.5% |
| 2001 | 13.06 volume index | -52.2% |
| 2002 | 11.99 volume index | -8.2% |
| 2003 | 14.33 volume index | +19.5% |
| 2004 | 16.41 volume index | +14.6% |
| 2005 | 17.45 volume index | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 17.11 volume index | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 17.78 volume index | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 18.37 volume index | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 18.95 volume index | +3.2% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 18.95 volume index is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 73.31 volume index, 26% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 18.95 volume index is below the median for low income countries, which is 25.01 volume index, 76% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 111.42 volume index | 90.83 volume index | 146.76 volume index | 10 |
| 1990s | 83.63 volume index | 54.58 volume index | 107.29 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.28 volume index | 11.99 volume index | 27.34 volume index | 10 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
- 24 Egypt 36.14 volume index compare
- 25 Burundi 33.42 volume index compare
- 26 Rwanda 31.06 volume index compare
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in Madagascar?
- Exports of commodity 4 in Madagascar was 18.95 volume index in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 146.76 volume index in 1980.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.99 volume index in 2002.
- How does Madagascar rank for exports of commodity 4?
- Madagascar ranks 27th out of 35 countries with data for 2009.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.