Import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania
Mauritania: Import volume index, other consumer goods was 332.85 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 332.85 million for import volume index, other consumer goods in 2011.
That represents a change of down 19.0% on the previous year and up 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania peaked at 410.89 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20.42 million, in 1999.
Mauritania ranks 1st of 34 countries on this measure, 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 102.10 million | — |
| 1986 | 94.54 million | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 100.00 million | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 76.90 million | -23.1% |
| 1989 | 63.55 million | -17.4% |
| 1990 | 83.28 million | +31.1% |
| 1991 | 57.37 million | -31.1% |
| 1992 | 58.96 million | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 31.31 million | -46.9% |
| 1994 | 27.52 million | -12.1% |
| 1995 | 33.90 million | +23.2% |
| 1996 | 36.52 million | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 33.93 million | -7.1% |
| 1998 | 35.38 million | +4.3% |
| 1999 | 20.42 million | -42.3% |
| 2000 | 159.26 million | +679.9% |
| 2001 | 232.94 million | +46.3% |
| 2002 | 55.23 million | -76.3% |
| 2003 | 171.87 million | +211.2% |
| 2004 | 126.51 million | -26.4% |
| 2005 | 160.28 million | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 325.65 million | +103.2% |
| 2007 | 350.69 million | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 215.06 million | -38.7% |
| 2009 | 315.88 million | +46.9% |
| 2010 | 410.89 million | +30.1% |
| 2011 | 332.85 million | -19.0% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 332.85 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 101.42, 3281906.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 332.85 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 142.75, 2331754.8× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +679.9% | 20.42 million | 159.26 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 87.42 million | 63.55 million | 102.10 million | 5 |
| 1990s | 41.86 million | 20.42 million | 83.28 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 211.34 million | 55.23 million | 350.69 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 371.87 million | 332.85 million | 410.89 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania?
- Import volume index, other consumer goods in Mauritania was 332.85 million in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 410.89 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest import volume index, other consumer goods recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.42 million in 1999.
- How does Mauritania rank for import volume index, other consumer goods?
- Mauritania ranks 1st out of 34 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, other consumer goods rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.