Import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Import volume index, capital goods was 258.82 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe stood at 258.82.
That represents a change of up 46.9% on the previous year and up 286.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe peaked at 266.19 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Zimbabwe ranks 10th of 36 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 87.29 | — |
| 1986 | 129.4 | +48.2% |
| 1987 | 125.85 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 139.6 | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 153.44 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 138.41 | -9.8% |
| 1991 | 159.48 | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 164.75 | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 138.97 | -15.6% |
| 1994 | 197.14 | +41.9% |
| 1995 | 215.78 | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 218.21 | +1.1% |
| 1997 | 266.19 | +22.0% |
| 1998 | 219.59 | -17.5% |
| 1999 | 162.95 | -25.8% |
| 2000 | 140.49 | -13.8% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 114.13 | — |
| 2003 | 86.28 | -24.4% |
| 2004 | 88.4 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 76.41 | -13.6% |
| 2006 | 66.99 | -12.3% |
| 2007 | 56.4 | -15.8% |
| 2008 | 82.21 | +45.8% |
| 2009 | 100 | +21.6% |
| 2010 | 176.16 | +76.2% |
| 2011 | 258.82 | +46.9% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 258.82 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.84, 1.6× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 258.82 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 196.46, 1.3× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 127.12 | 87.29 | 153.44 | 5 |
| 1990s | 188.15 | 138.41 | 266.19 | 10 |
| 2000s | 81.13 | 0 | 140.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.49 | 176.16 | 258.82 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe?
- Import volume index, capital goods in Zimbabwe was 258.82 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 266.19 in 1997.
- What is the lowest import volume index, capital goods recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for import volume index, capital goods?
- Zimbabwe ranks 10th out of 36 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.