Import volume index, POL and other energy in Africa
Africa: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 196.52 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
196.52
Change on year
down 25.7%
Rank
2nd
of 5 groups
All-time high
264.48
in 2007
All-time low
3.92
in 1965
Years of data
44
1965–2008
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Africa, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, pol and other energy in Africa is 196.52, measured in 2008.
That represents a change of down 25.7% on the previous year and up 43.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Africa peaked at 264.48 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.92, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.92 | — |
| 1966 | 52.71 | +1243.3% |
| 1967 | 52.34 | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 59.43 | +13.6% |
| 1969 | 64.86 | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 35.44 | -45.4% |
| 1971 | 33.16 | -6.4% |
| 1972 | 34.75 | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 31.7 | -8.8% |
| 1974 | 39.21 | +23.7% |
| 1975 | 51.8 | +32.1% |
| 1976 | 49.56 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 57.65 | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 64.64 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 69.71 | +7.8% |
| 1980 | 64.61 | -7.3% |
| 1981 | 94.46 | +46.2% |
| 1982 | 85.1 | -9.9% |
| 1983 | 69.65 | -18.1% |
| 1984 | 99.06 | +42.2% |
| 1985 | 90.06 | -9.1% |
| 1986 | 100.93 | +12.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 110.74 | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 95.22 | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 104.91 | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 112.71 | +7.4% |
| 1992 | 112 | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 104.06 | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 105.03 | +0.9% |
| 1995 | 108.88 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | 111.41 | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 125.15 | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 136.86 | +9.4% |
| 1999 | 157.88 | +15.4% |
| 2000 | 129.26 | -18.1% |
| 2001 | 127.56 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 141.95 | +11.3% |
| 2003 | 134.99 | -4.9% |
| 2004 | 134.9 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 161.84 | +20.0% |
| 2006 | 168.99 | +4.4% |
| 2007 | 264.48 | +56.5% |
| 2008 | 196.52 | -25.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46.65 | 3.92 | 64.86 | 5 |
| 1970s | 46.76 | 31.7 | 69.71 | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.98 | 64.61 | 110.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 117.89 | 104.06 | 157.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 162.28 | 127.56 | 264.48 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 1 Mauritania 1.85 billion compare
- 2 Seychelles 917.68 compare
- 3 Ghana 729.1 compare
- 4 Cameroon 657.47 compare
- 5 Nigeria 495.9 compare
More trade data for Africa
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Import Value 64,599 1000 USD (2007)
- Milking, dairy machinery (trade) — Export Value 2,418 1000 USD (2007)
- Ploughs (e.g. reversible and non-reversible ploughs) — Import Value 12,951 1000 USD (2007)
- Pedestrian controlled tractors (single axle tractors) — Import Value 20,251 1000 USD (2007)
- Net long-term borrowing 496.17 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 992.27 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Manure spreaders and Fertiliser distributors — Import Value 8,033 1000 USD (2007)
- Food imports excluding fish 51.61 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 62.76 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 18.44 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Africa?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Africa was 196.52 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 264.48 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.92 in 1965.
- How does Africa rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Africa ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, POL and other energy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and other energy products imports volume index with 1987=100.