Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income): Import volume index, manufactures was 164.91 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) is 164.91, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
The figure is up 47.5% on the previous year and up 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) peaked at 164.91 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.1, in 1966.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 53.87 | — |
| 1966 | 0.1 | -99.8% |
| 1967 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 26.99 | +26894.1% |
| 1971 | 29.44 | +9.0% |
| 1972 | 24.98 | -15.1% |
| 1973 | 28.39 | +13.7% |
| 1974 | 34.2 | +20.5% |
| 1975 | 67.83 | +98.3% |
| 1976 | 59.15 | -12.8% |
| 1977 | 47.08 | -20.4% |
| 1978 | 49.73 | +5.6% |
| 1979 | 58.09 | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 72.72 | +25.2% |
| 1981 | 76.51 | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 85.53 | +11.8% |
| 1983 | 41.71 | -51.2% |
| 1984 | 76.07 | +82.4% |
| 1985 | 92.97 | +22.2% |
| 1986 | 88.21 | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 95.4 | -4.6% |
| 1989 | 92.44 | -3.1% |
| 1990 | 97.51 | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 97.67 | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 89.84 | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 87.82 | -2.3% |
| 1994 | 82.36 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 90.11 | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 89.88 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 103.83 | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 100 | -3.7% |
| 1999 | 101.38 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 100 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 104.99 | +5.0% |
| 2002 | 109.65 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 123.05 | +12.2% |
| 2004 | 129.35 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 139.81 | +8.1% |
| 2006 | 132.38 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 111.82 | -15.5% |
| 2008 | 164.91 | +47.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.85 | 0.1 | 53.87 | 5 |
| 1970s | 42.59 | 24.98 | 67.83 | 10 |
| 1980s | 82.16 | 41.71 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 94.04 | 82.36 | 103.83 | 10 |
| 2000s | 124 | 100 | 164.91 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
- Net long-term borrowing -262.73 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 843.91 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Lead time to export, median case 9.32 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 28.91 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 35.65 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 9.80 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 29.77 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 29.52 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 865.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 3.12 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) was 164.91 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 164.91 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1966.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank for import volume index, manufactures?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 3rd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.