Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Import volume index, (nonfactor) services was 141.82 in 2010. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone, 1985–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone is 141.82, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 6.8% on the previous year and down 22.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone peaked at 183 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 52.09, in 1993.
Sierra Leone ranks 13th of 28 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 140.23 | — |
| 1986 | 112.19 | -20.0% |
| 1987 | 100 | -10.9% |
| 1988 | 60.96 | -39.0% |
| 1989 | 78.43 | +28.7% |
| 1990 | 139.35 | +77.7% |
| 1991 | 139.83 | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 61.94 | -55.7% |
| 1993 | 52.09 | -15.9% |
| 1994 | 68.34 | +31.2% |
| 1995 | 126.79 | +85.5% |
| 1996 | 155.19 | +22.4% |
| 1997 | 72.52 | -53.3% |
| 1998 | 61.99 | -14.5% |
| 1999 | 160.38 | +158.7% |
| 2000 | 183 | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 167.75 | -8.3% |
| 2002 | 119.08 | -29.0% |
| 2003 | 134.91 | +13.3% |
| 2004 | 129.97 | -3.7% |
| 2005 | 124.81 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 126.65 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 114.49 | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 138.76 | +21.2% |
| 2009 | 132.79 | -4.3% |
| 2010 | 141.82 | +6.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 141.82 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138.55, 1.0× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 141.82 is above the median for low income countries, which is 103.91, 1.4× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +158.7% | 61.99 | 160.38 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 98.36 | 60.96 | 140.23 | 5 |
| 1990s | 103.84 | 52.09 | 160.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 137.22 | 114.49 | 183 | 10 |
| 2010s | 141.82 | 141.82 | 141.82 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone?
- Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in Sierra Leone was 141.82 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 183 in 2000.
- What is the lowest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 52.09 in 1993.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for import volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- Sierra Leone ranks 13th out of 28 countries with data for 2010.
- Is import volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.