Import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo
Congo: Import volume index, other consumer goods was -712.54 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2006, import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo stood at -712.54.
The figure is down 2.6% on the previous year and down 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo peaked at 0 in 1965 and was at its lowest, -1,077, in 1997.
That places Congo 34th out of 34 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo, 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 | -346.9 | — |
| 1985 | -189.09 | -45.5% |
| 1986 | -242.68 | +28.3% |
| 1987 | -300 | +23.6% |
| 1988 | -258.93 | -13.7% |
| 1989 | -237.47 | -8.3% |
| 1990 | -218.71 | -7.9% |
| 1991 | -214.55 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | -179.15 | -16.5% |
| 1993 | -236.84 | +32.2% |
| 1994 | -262.65 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | -259.76 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | -603.33 | +132.3% |
| 1997 | -1,077 | +78.5% |
| 1998 | -577.5 | -46.4% |
| 1999 | -625.37 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | -617.72 | -1.2% |
| 2001 | -626.51 | +1.4% |
| 2002 | -639.71 | +2.1% |
| 2003 | -651.4 | +1.8% |
| 2004 | -678.29 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | -694.74 | +2.4% |
| 2006 | -712.54 | +2.6% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's -712.54 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.42. (30 countries reporting)
- Congo's -712.54 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 142.75. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | -132.3% | -259.76 | -603.33 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | -157.51 | -346.9 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | -425.46 | -1,077 | -179.15 | 10 |
| 2000s | -660.13 | -712.54 | -617.72 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo?
- Import volume index, other consumer goods in Congo was -712.54 in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- What is the lowest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was -1,077 in 1997.
- How does Congo rank for import volume index, other consumer goods?
- Congo ranks 34th out of 34 countries with data for 2006.
- Is import volume index, other consumer goods rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, other consumer goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Other consumer goods imports volume index with 1987=100.