Extensive Margin, Theil index in China (People’s Republic of)

China (People’s Republic of): Extensive Margin, Theil index was 0.1167 in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
0.1167
Change on year
up 6.2%
World rank
102nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
0.4023
in 1962
All-time low
0.0201
in 1985
Years of data
53
1962–2014

Extensive Margin, Theil index in China (People’s Republic of), 1962–2014

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2014, extensive margin, theil index in China (People’s Republic of) stood at 0.1167.

The figure is up 6.2% on the previous year and up 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, extensive margin, theil index in China (People’s Republic of) peaked at 0.4023 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.0201, in 1985.

That places China (People’s Republic of) 102nd out of 189 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.3811 0.3622 0.4023 8
1970s 0.2434 0.1113 0.3788 10
1980s 0.0935 0.0201 0.2062 10
1990s 0.2253 0.2027 0.2567 10
2000s 0.1229 0.0961 0.1831 10
2010s 0.1039 0.0944 0.1167 5

Countries ranked near China (People’s Republic of)

  1. 99 Thailand 0.12 compare
  2. 100 Antigua and Barbuda 0.1188 compare
  3. 101 Vanuatu 0.1175 compare
  4. 103 Belize 0.1116 compare
  5. 104 Kyrgyz Republic 0.1098 compare
  6. 105 Moldova, Republic of 0.1045 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is extensive margin, theil index in China (People’s Republic of)?
Extensive margin, theil index in China (People’s Republic of) was 0.1167 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest extensive margin, theil index recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 0.4023 in 1962.
What is the lowest extensive margin, theil index recorded in China (People’s Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0201 in 1985.
How does China (People’s Republic of) rank for extensive margin, theil index?
China (People’s Republic of) ranks 102nd out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
Is extensive margin, theil index rising or falling in China (People’s Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China (People’s Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Extensive Margin, Theil index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Extensive Margin, Theil index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
189 places, 10,017 data points, 1962–2014
Last refreshed

Covers 200 countries with data from 1962 to 2014. It has three main indicators: the Export Diversification Index, which can be disaggregated into sub-indices covering the Extensive Margin and the Intensive Margin. As these are Theil indices, higher values for all three correspond to lower export diversification.