Import volume index, POL and other energy in Cameroon
Cameroon: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 657.47 in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Cameroon, 1979–2007
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Cameroon recorded 657.47 for import volume index, pol and other energy in 2007.
That represents a change of up 6.0% on the previous year and up 252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Cameroon peaked at 664.86 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 25.52, in 1992.
Cameroon ranks 4th of 39 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, POL and other energy in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 606.28 | — |
| 1980 | 664.86 | +9.7% |
| 1981 | 627.93 | -5.6% |
| 1982 | 199.44 | -68.2% |
| 1983 | 57.73 | -71.1% |
| 1984 | 67.1 | +16.2% |
| 1985 | 32.12 | -52.1% |
| 1986 | 138.08 | +329.8% |
| 1987 | 100 | -27.6% |
| 1988 | 103.84 | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 69.62 | -33.0% |
| 1990 | 81.58 | +17.2% |
| 1991 | 69.94 | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 25.52 | -63.5% |
| 1993 | 122.3 | +379.3% |
| 1994 | 75.46 | -38.3% |
| 1995 | 106.11 | +40.6% |
| 1996 | 92.43 | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 186.61 | +101.9% |
| 1998 | 178.4 | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 98.62 | -44.7% |
| 2000 | 350.12 | +255.0% |
| 2001 | 385.13 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 423.64 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 466.01 | +10.0% |
| 2004 | 512.61 | +10.0% |
| 2005 | 563.87 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 620.26 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 657.47 | +6.0% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 657.47 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 4.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 657.47 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163.21, 4.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, POL and other energy in Cameroon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +379.3% | 25.52 | 122.3 |
| 1986 | +329.8% | 32.12 | 138.08 |
| 2000 | +255.0% | 98.62 | 350.12 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 606.28 | 606.28 | 606.28 | 1 |
| 1980s | 206.07 | 32.12 | 664.86 | 10 |
| 1990s | 103.7 | 25.52 | 186.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 497.39 | 350.12 | 657.47 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
- 1 Mauritania 1.85 billion compare
- 2 Seychelles 917.68 compare
- 3 Ghana 729.1 compare
- 5 Nigeria 495.9 compare
- 6 Madagascar 406.4 compare
- 7 Ethiopia 405.18 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Cameroon?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Cameroon was 657.47 in 2007, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 664.86 in 1980.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.52 in 1992.
- How does Cameroon rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Cameroon ranks 4th out of 39 countries with data for 2007.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.