Import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon
Cameroon: Import volume index, capital goods was 233.5 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon, 1979–2007
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2007, import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon stood at 233.5. That is the highest value across all 29 years on record.
The figure is up 6.8% on the previous year and up 145.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon peaked at 233.5 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 40.92, in 1983.
That places Cameroon 12th out of 36 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 58.06 | — |
| 1980 | 53.74 | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 49.06 | -8.7% |
| 1982 | 41.24 | -15.9% |
| 1983 | 40.92 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 47.41 | +15.9% |
| 1985 | 57.11 | +20.5% |
| 1986 | 70.97 | +24.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +40.9% |
| 1988 | 75.14 | -24.9% |
| 1989 | 65.37 | -13.0% |
| 1990 | 67.92 | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 76.21 | +12.2% |
| 1992 | 74.76 | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 76.48 | +2.3% |
| 1994 | 64.78 | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 73.33 | +13.2% |
| 1996 | 89.39 | +21.9% |
| 1997 | 95.02 | +6.3% |
| 1998 | 100.72 | +6.0% |
| 1999 | 104.75 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 151.89 | +45.0% |
| 2001 | 159.48 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 168.82 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 178.72 | +5.9% |
| 2004 | 191.23 | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 206.53 | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 218.63 | +5.9% |
| 2007 | 233.5 | +6.8% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 233.5 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 1.4× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 233.5 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 196.46, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 58.06 | 58.06 | 58.06 | 1 |
| 1980s | 60.1 | 40.92 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.33 | 64.78 | 104.75 | 10 |
| 2000s | 188.6 | 151.89 | 233.5 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Cameroon was 233.5 in 2007, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 233.5 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.92 in 1983.
- How does Cameroon rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Cameroon ranks 12th out of 36 countries with data for 2007.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, capital goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital goods imports volume index with 1987=100.