Import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles
Seychelles: Import volume index, capital goods was 899.2 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles is 899.2, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and up 126.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles peaked at 1,244 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 69.75, in 1984.
Seychelles ranks 4th of 36 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 69.75 | — |
| 1985 | 70.95 | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 86.81 | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +15.2% |
| 1988 | 167.35 | +67.4% |
| 1989 | 177.78 | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 180.73 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 161.18 | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 176.85 | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 276.66 | +56.4% |
| 1994 | 222.68 | -19.5% |
| 1995 | 320.37 | +43.9% |
| 1996 | 846.48 | +164.2% |
| 1997 | 471.87 | -44.3% |
| 1998 | 764.4 | +62.0% |
| 1999 | 999.51 | +30.8% |
| 2000 | 397.36 | -60.2% |
| 2001 | 1,042 | +162.3% |
| 2002 | 711.26 | -31.8% |
| 2003 | 739.72 | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 714.23 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 1,244 | +74.2% |
| 2006 | 913.87 | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 597.72 | -34.6% |
| 2008 | 702.9 | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 823.54 | +17.2% |
| 2010 | 899.2 | +9.2% |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 899.2 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 5.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 112.11 | 69.75 | 177.78 | 6 |
| 1990s | 442.07 | 161.18 | 999.51 | 10 |
| 2000s | 788.73 | 397.36 | 1,244 | 10 |
| 2010s | 899.2 | 899.2 | 899.2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Seychelles was 899.2 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 1,244 in 2005.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 69.75 in 1984.
- How does Seychelles rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Seychelles ranks 4th out of 36 countries with data for 2010.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Seychelles?
- Over the last ten years it is up 126.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Seychelles 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.