Import volume index, capital goods in Congo
Congo: Import volume index, capital goods was 464.7 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, capital goods in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2006, import volume index, capital goods in Congo stood at 464.7.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Congo peaked at 853.15 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Congo 7th out of 36 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, capital goods in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 68.29 | — |
| 1985 | 60.3 | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 91.25 | +51.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 122.01 | +22.0% |
| 1989 | 73.59 | -39.7% |
| 1990 | 67.78 | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 66.49 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 55.52 | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 73.39 | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 81.39 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 80.5 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 346.95 | +331.0% |
| 1997 | 853.15 | +145.9% |
| 1998 | 377.09 | -55.8% |
| 1999 | 388.4 | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 399.67 | +2.9% |
| 2001 | 409.26 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 417.44 | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 425.79 | +2.0% |
| 2004 | 446.66 | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 455.59 | +2.0% |
| 2006 | 464.7 | +2.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 464.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 2.8× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Congo's 464.7 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 196.46, 2.4× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, capital goods in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +331.0% | 80.5 | 346.95 |
| 1997 | +145.9% | 346.95 | 853.15 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 51.54 | 0 | 122.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 239.07 | 55.52 | 853.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | 431.3 | 399.67 | 464.7 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Congo?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Congo was 464.7 in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 853.15 in 1997.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Congo ranks 7th out of 36 countries with data for 2006.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.