Import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia
Gambia: Import volume index, other consumer goods was 5,356 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 5,356 for import volume index, other consumer goods in 2004.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia peaked at 5,915 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 75.81, in 1990.
That places Gambia 2nd out of 34 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 83.89 | -16.1% |
| 1989 | 80.1 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 75.81 | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 4,952 | +6431.8% |
| 1992 | 5,646 | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 5,176 | -8.3% |
| 1994 | 4,541 | -12.3% |
| 1995 | 5,685 | +25.2% |
| 1996 | 4,819 | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 5,352 | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 5,541 | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 5,915 | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 5,762 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 4,445 | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 4,891 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 4,478 | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 5,356 | +19.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 5,356 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.42, 52.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 5,356 is above the median for low income countries, which is 136.66, 39.2× the median. (10 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +6431.8% | 75.81 | 4,952 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 88 | 80.1 | 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 4,770 | 75.81 | 5,915 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,987 | 4,445 | 5,762 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia?
- Import volume index, other consumer goods in Gambia was 5,356 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 5,915 in 1999.
- What is the lowest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.81 in 1990.
- How does Gambia rank for import volume index, other consumer goods?
- Gambia ranks 2nd out of 34 countries with data for 2004.
- Is import volume index, other consumer goods rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.