Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho
Lesotho: Import volume index, (nonfactor) services was 366.62 in 2008. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho, 1998–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho is 366.62, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 142.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho peaked at 366.62 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 136.05, in 1999.
That places Lesotho 2nd out of 28 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 151.08 | — |
| 1999 | 136.05 | -10.0% |
| 2000 | 156.48 | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 162.13 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 197.21 | +21.6% |
| 2003 | 285.16 | +44.6% |
| 2004 | 343.19 | +20.3% |
| 2005 | 345.35 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 349.25 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 356.66 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 366.62 | +2.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 366.62 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138.55, 2.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 366.62 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 152.43, 2.4× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 143.57 | 136.05 | 151.08 | 2 |
| 2000s | 284.67 | 156.48 | 366.62 | 9 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho?
- Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Lesotho was 366.62 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 366.62 in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 136.05 in 1999.
- How does Lesotho rank for import volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- Lesotho ranks 2nd out of 28 countries with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 142.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, (nonfactor) services. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of (non-factor) services. Data; Volume index with 1987=100.