Import volume index, capital goods in Zambia
Zambia: Import volume index, capital goods was 122.57 in 2002. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, capital goods in Zambia, 1984–2002
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2002, import volume index, capital goods in Zambia stood at 122.57.
The figure is down 29.7% on the previous year and up 2.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Zambia peaked at 174.26 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 58.81, in 1984.
That places Zambia 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Import volume index, capital goods in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 58.81 | — |
| 1985 | 82.02 | +39.5% |
| 1986 | 59.61 | -27.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | +67.8% |
| 1988 | 109.72 | +9.7% |
| 1989 | 140.54 | +28.1% |
| 1990 | 125.76 | -10.5% |
| 1991 | 101.6 | -19.2% |
| 1992 | 119.74 | +17.8% |
| 1993 | 111.78 | -6.6% |
| 1994 | 97.35 | -12.9% |
| 1995 | 123 | +26.3% |
| 1996 | 118.02 | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 136.19 | +15.4% |
| 1998 | 103.5 | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 92.4 | -10.7% |
| 2000 | 105.93 | +14.6% |
| 2001 | 174.26 | +64.5% |
| 2002 | 122.57 | -29.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 122.57 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 75% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 122.57 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 196.46, 62% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 91.78 | 58.81 | 140.54 | 6 |
| 1990s | 112.93 | 92.4 | 136.19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 134.25 | 105.93 | 174.26 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Zambia?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Zambia was 122.57 in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 174.26 in 2001.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.81 in 1984.
- How does Zambia rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 36 countries with data for 2002.
- Is import volume index, capital goods rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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.