Import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia
Zambia: Import volume index, intermediate goods was 44.28 in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia, 1986–2002
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia is 44.28, measured in 2002.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and down 59.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia peaked at 113.3 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 5.19, in 1986.
That places Zambia 29th out of 34 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5.19 | — |
| 1987 | 100 | +1828.1% |
| 1988 | 113.3 | +13.3% |
| 1989 | 82.88 | -26.8% |
| 1990 | 107.95 | +30.3% |
| 1994 | 29.85 | -72.3% |
| 1995 | 33.73 | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 35.73 | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 47.25 | +32.2% |
| 1998 | 47.86 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 31.13 | -35.0% |
| 2000 | 35.73 | +14.8% |
| 2001 | 40.26 | +12.7% |
| 2002 | 44.28 | +10.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 44.28 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 126.15, 35% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 44.28 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 123.34, 36% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +1828.1% | 5.19 | 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 75.34 | 5.19 | 113.3 | 4 |
| 1990s | 47.64 | 29.85 | 107.95 | 7 |
| 2000s | 40.09 | 35.73 | 44.28 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia?
- Import volume index, intermediate goods in Zambia was 44.28 in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, intermediate goods recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 113.3 in 1988.
- What is the lowest import volume index, intermediate goods recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.19 in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for import volume index, intermediate goods?
- Zambia ranks 29th out of 34 countries with data for 2002.
- Is import volume index, intermediate goods rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, intermediate goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Intermediate goods imports volume index with 1987=100.