Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Import volume index, manufactures was 139.6 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria recorded 139.6 for import volume index, manufactures in 2008. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of up 33.3% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 139.6 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 South Africa and Nigeria, 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 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 0.1 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 50.34 | +50242.8% |
| 1976 | 54.37 | +8.0% |
| 1977 | 27.22 | -49.9% |
| 1978 | 39.07 | +43.5% |
| 1979 | 68.92 | +76.4% |
| 1980 | 91.69 | +33.0% |
| 1981 | 80.2 | -12.5% |
| 1982 | 89.47 | +11.6% |
| 1983 | 43.91 | -50.9% |
| 1984 | 80.68 | +83.8% |
| 1985 | 95.56 | +18.4% |
| 1986 | 91.22 | -4.5% |
| 1987 | 100 | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 97.03 | -3.0% |
| 1989 | 92.64 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 98.29 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 97.72 | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 90.03 | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 87.83 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 82.4 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 88.84 | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 89.1 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 103.94 | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 98.14 | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 101.77 | +3.7% |
| 2000 | 100 | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 104.72 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 105.15 | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 120 | +14.1% |
| 2004 | 126.31 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 137.61 | +9.0% |
| 2006 | 116.73 | -15.2% |
| 2007 | 104.69 | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 139.6 | +33.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.85 | 0.1 | 53.87 | 5 |
| 1970s | 24.04 | 0.1 | 68.92 | 10 |
| 1980s | 86.24 | 43.91 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 93.81 | 82.4 | 103.94 | 10 |
| 2000s | 117.2 | 100 | 139.6 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 139.6 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 139.6 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1966.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for import volume index, manufactures?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 4th out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.