Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa
South Africa: Import volume index, (nonfactor) services was 165.88 in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa, 1965–2005
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 165.88 for import volume index, (nonfactor) services in 2005. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
The figure is up 5.1% on the previous year and up 177.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa peaked at 165.88 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places South Africa 10th out of 28 countries with data for 2005, putting it 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 51.03 | — |
| 1991 | 51.62 | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 57.98 | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 56.74 | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 57.97 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 59.86 | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 55.17 | -7.8% |
| 1997 | 58.84 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 79.59 | +35.3% |
| 1999 | 96.21 | +20.9% |
| 2000 | 113.64 | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 131.75 | +15.9% |
| 2002 | 140.18 | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 149.32 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 157.78 | +5.7% |
| 2005 | 165.88 | +5.1% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 165.88 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 138.55, 1.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990s | 62.5 | 51.03 | 96.21 | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.09 | 113.64 | 165.88 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa?
- Import volume index, (nonfactor) services in South Africa was 165.88 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 165.88 in 2005.
- What is the lowest import volume index, (nonfactor) services recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for import volume index, (nonfactor) services?
- South Africa ranks 10th out of 28 countries with data for 2005.
- Is import volume index, (nonfactor) services rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 177.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.