Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria
Nigeria: Import volume index, (nonfactor) services was 250.87 in 1997. ▲ Rising
Latest (1997)
250.87
Change on year
up 9.8%
World rank
5th
of 28 countries
All-time high
587.37
in 1976
All-time low
100
in 1987
Years of data
33
1965–1997
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria, 1965–1997
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 1997, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria stood at 250.87.
That represents a change of up 9.8% on the previous year and up 150.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria peaked at 587.37 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
That places Nigeria 5th out of 28 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 33 years of available data.
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 116.59 | — |
| 1966 | 116.4 | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 139.2 | +19.6% |
| 1968 | 143.94 | +3.4% |
| 1969 | 172.88 | +20.1% |
| 1970 | 150.8 | -12.8% |
| 1971 | 163.64 | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 189.28 | +15.7% |
| 1973 | 281.13 | +48.5% |
| 1974 | 410.36 | +46.0% |
| 1975 | 550.48 | +34.1% |
| 1976 | 587.37 | +6.7% |
| 1977 | 322.88 | -45.0% |
| 1978 | 296.33 | -8.2% |
| 1979 | 235.79 | -20.4% |
| 1980 | 357.48 | +51.6% |
| 1981 | 425.94 | +19.2% |
| 1982 | 299.88 | -29.6% |
| 1983 | 310.88 | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 248.85 | -20.0% |
| 1985 | 242.17 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 215.35 | -11.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | -53.6% |
| 1988 | 128.77 | +28.8% |
| 1989 | 179.2 | +39.2% |
| 1990 | 219.38 | +22.4% |
| 1991 | 235.54 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 241.56 | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 222.35 | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 249.78 | +12.3% |
| 1995 | 252.46 | +1.1% |
| 1996 | 228.4 | -9.5% |
| 1997 | 250.87 | +9.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 250.87 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138.55, 1.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 250.87 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 152.43, 1.6× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 137.8 | 116.4 | 172.88 | 5 |
| 1970s | 318.81 | 150.8 | 587.37 | 10 |
| 1980s | 250.85 | 100 | 425.94 | 10 |
| 1990s | 237.54 | 219.38 | 252.46 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria?
- Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Nigeria was 250.87 in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 587.37 in 1976.
- What is the lowest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Nigeria rank for import volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- Nigeria ranks 5th out of 28 countries with data for 1997.
- Is import volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.