Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Import volume index, manufactures was 139.6 in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
139.6
Change on year
up 33.3%
Rank
4th
of 5 groups
All-time high
139.6
in 2008
All-time low
0.1
in 1966
Years of data
44
1965–2008

Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965–2008

0501001501965198620081965: 53.91966: 0.11967: 0.11968: 0.11969: 0.11970: 0.11971: 0.11972: 0.11973: 0.11974: 0.11975: 50.31976: 54.41977: 27.21978: 39.11979: 68.91980: 91.71981: 80.21982: 89.51983: 43.91984: 80.71985: 95.61986: 91.21987: 1001988: 971989: 92.61990: 98.31991: 97.71992: 901993: 87.81994: 82.41995: 88.81996: 89.11997: 103.91998: 98.11999: 101.82000: 1002001: 104.72002: 105.22003: 1202004: 126.32005: 137.62006: 116.72007: 104.72008: 139.6

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

In 2008, import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa stood at 139.6. 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 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, year by year

Annual values for Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 1965 to 2008.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 1 Mauritania 99.23 million compare
  2. 2 Ghana 699.84 compare
  3. 3 Senegal 565.77 compare
  4. 4 Mozambique 390.75 compare
  5. 5 Morocco 332.23 compare
  6. 6 Kenya 307.3 compare
  7. 7 Eswatini 209.17 compare

See the full ranking of 32 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
Import volume index, manufactures in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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?
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?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1 in 1966.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for import volume index, manufactures?
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa 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?
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 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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Indicator
Import volume index, manufactures
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
32 places, 873 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.