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
Extensive Margin, Theil index in China (People’s Republic of), 1962–2014
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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)
- 99 Thailand 0.12 compare
- 100 Antigua and Barbuda 0.1188 compare
- 101 Vanuatu 0.1175 compare
- 103 Belize 0.1116 compare
- 104 Kyrgyz Republic 0.1098 compare
- 105 Moldova, Republic of 0.1045 compare
More trade data for China (People’s Republic of)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 2.01 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 1.89 (2014)
- Total current account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 3.72 trillion (2024)
- Goods, Debit/Expenditure 2.64 trillion (2024)
- Primary income, Debit/Expenditure 439.28 billion (2024)
- Services, Debit/Expenditure 612.98 billion (2024)
- Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure 22.95 billion (2024)
- Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 303.93 million (2024)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 46,989 1000 USD (2008)
- CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports, Metric ton of CO₂ equivalent 1,783 (2021)
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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About this data
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.