Import volume index, food in Rwanda
Rwanda: Import volume index, food was 187.93 in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, food in Rwanda, 1984–2000
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, food in Rwanda is 187.93, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.3% on the previous year and up 69.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, food in Rwanda peaked at 699.74 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 73.4, in 1988.
That places Rwanda 10th out of 37 countries with data for 2000, 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, food in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 84.87 | — |
| 1985 | 144.59 | +70.4% |
| 1986 | 137.7 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 100 | -27.4% |
| 1988 | 73.4 | -26.6% |
| 1989 | 90.87 | +23.8% |
| 1990 | 110.77 | +21.9% |
| 1991 | 120.52 | +8.8% |
| 1992 | 98.58 | -18.2% |
| 1993 | 199.93 | +102.8% |
| 1994 | 699.74 | +250.0% |
| 1995 | 167.24 | -76.1% |
| 1996 | 133.79 | -20.0% |
| 1997 | 158.54 | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 194.53 | +22.7% |
| 1999 | 138.9 | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 187.93 | +35.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 187.93 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.1, 1.3× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 187.93 is above the median for low income countries, which is 184.99, 1.0× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 105.24 | 73.4 | 144.59 | 6 |
| 1990s | 202.25 | 98.58 | 699.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 187.93 | 187.93 | 187.93 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, food in Rwanda?
- Import volume index, food in Rwanda was 187.93 in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, food recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 699.74 in 1994.
- What is the lowest import volume index, food recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.4 in 1988.
- How does Rwanda rank for import volume index, food?
- Rwanda ranks 10th out of 37 countries with data for 2000.
- Is import volume index, food rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, food. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total food imports volume index with 1987=100.