Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi
Malawi: Import volume index, (nonfactor) services was 138.61 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi is 138.61, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 244.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi peaked at 138.61 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1985.
Malawi ranks 14th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 107.28 | +7.3% |
| 1989 | 106.54 | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 28.34 | -73.4% |
| 1996 | 40.41 | +42.6% |
| 1997 | 44.64 | +10.5% |
| 1998 | 36.18 | -19.0% |
| 1999 | 40.25 | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 31.98 | -20.6% |
| 2001 | 32.39 | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 135.59 | +318.6% |
| 2003 | 88.43 | -34.8% |
| 2004 | 100 | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 124.49 | +24.5% |
| 2006 | 125.91 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 131.74 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 135.13 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 138.61 | +2.6% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 138.61 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138.55, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 138.61 is above the median for low income countries, which is 103.91, 1.3× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | +318.6% | 32.39 | 135.59 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62.76 | 0 | 107.28 | 5 |
| 1990s | 37.97 | 28.34 | 44.64 | 5 |
| 2000s | 104.42 | 31.98 | 138.61 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi?
- Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Malawi was 138.61 in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 138.61 in 2009.
- What is the lowest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for import volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- Malawi ranks 14th out of 28 countries with data for 2009.
- Is import volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 244.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi 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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Imports of (non-factor) services. Data; Volume index with 1987=100.