Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) in Malawi
Malawi: Exports of commodity 4 (volume index) was 169.2 volume index in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2009)
169.2 volume index
Change on year
up 57.4%
World rank
13th
of 35 countries
All-time high
481.82 volume index
in 1996
All-time low
0 volume index
in 1990
Years of data
23
1987–2009
Exports of commodity 4 in Malawi, 1987–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in volume index.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 169.2 volume index for exports of commodity 4 in 2009.
That represents a change of up 57.4% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 4 in Malawi peaked at 481.82 volume index in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0 volume index, in 1990.
That places Malawi 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2009, 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 4 (volume index) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | volume index | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 volume index | — |
| 1988 | 130.05 volume index | +30.1% |
| 1989 | 82.22 volume index | -36.8% |
| 1990 | 0 volume index | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 252.78 volume index | — |
| 1992 | 51.76 volume index | -79.5% |
| 1993 | 40.34 volume index | -22.1% |
| 1994 | 131.58 volume index | +226.2% |
| 1995 | 88 volume index | -33.1% |
| 1996 | 481.82 volume index | +447.5% |
| 1997 | 194.34 volume index | -59.7% |
| 1998 | 20.87 volume index | -89.3% |
| 1999 | 116.28 volume index | +457.1% |
| 2000 | 170 volume index | +46.2% |
| 2001 | 71.76 volume index | -57.8% |
| 2002 | 67.21 volume index | -6.3% |
| 2003 | 121.95 volume index | +81.4% |
| 2004 | 310 volume index | +154.2% |
| 2005 | 110 volume index | -64.5% |
| 2006 | 80.54 volume index | -26.8% |
| 2007 | 82.05 volume index | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 107.51 volume index | +31.0% |
| 2009 | 169.2 volume index | +57.4% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 169.2 volume index is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 73.31 volume index, 2.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 169.2 volume index is above the median for low income countries, which is 25.01 volume index, 6.8× the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.09 volume index | 82.22 volume index | 130.05 volume index | 3 |
| 1990s | 137.78 volume index | 0 volume index | 481.82 volume index | 10 |
| 2000s | 129.02 volume index | 67.21 volume index | 310 volume index | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 4 in Malawi?
- Exports of commodity 4 in Malawi was 169.2 volume index in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 481.82 volume index in 1996.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 4 recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 volume index in 1990.
- How does Malawi rank for exports of commodity 4?
- Malawi ranks 13th out of 35 countries with data for 2009.
- Is exports of commodity 4 rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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.