Import volume index, manufactures in Zambia
Zambia: Import volume index, manufactures was 46 in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2002)
46
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
22nd
of 27 countries
All-time high
117.16
in 1988
All-time low
7.33
in 1994
Years of data
13
1987–2002
Import volume index, manufactures in Zambia, 1987–2002
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2002, import volume index, manufactures in Zambia stood at 46.
The figure is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 57.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, manufactures in Zambia peaked at 117.16 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 7.33, in 1994.
Zambia ranks 22nd of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, manufactures in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 117.16 | +17.2% |
| 1989 | 72.67 | -38.0% |
| 1990 | 108.77 | +49.7% |
| 1994 | 7.33 | -93.3% |
| 1995 | 11.83 | +61.4% |
| 1996 | 17.92 | +51.5% |
| 1997 | 40.36 | +125.2% |
| 1998 | 40.3 | -0.1% |
| 1999 | 35.78 | -11.2% |
| 2000 | 37.48 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 41.79 | +11.5% |
| 2002 | 46 | +10.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 46 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 107, 43% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 46 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 153.1, 30% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 96.61 | 72.67 | 117.16 | 3 |
| 1990s | 37.47 | 7.33 | 108.77 | 7 |
| 2000s | 41.76 | 37.48 | 46 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, manufactures in Zambia?
- Import volume index, manufactures in Zambia was 46 in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 117.16 in 1988.
- What is the lowest import volume index, manufactures recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.33 in 1994.
- How does Zambia rank for import volume index, manufactures?
- Zambia ranks 22nd out of 27 countries with data for 2002.
- Is import volume index, manufactures rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.7%. 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, manufactures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Manufacture goods imports volume index with 1987=100.