Import volume index, POL and other energy in Congo
Congo: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 128.25 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, pol and other energy in Congo is 128.25, measured in 2006.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Congo peaked at 258.81 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Congo 24th out of 39 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, POL and other energy 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 | 79.29 | — |
| 1985 | 72.68 | -8.3% |
| 1986 | 91.93 | +26.5% |
| 1987 | 100 | +8.8% |
| 1988 | 46.91 | -53.1% |
| 1989 | 84.41 | +79.9% |
| 1990 | 77.74 | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 76.26 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 63.68 | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 84.18 | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 93.36 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 92.33 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 258.81 | +180.3% |
| 1997 | 119.31 | -53.9% |
| 1998 | 136.85 | +14.7% |
| 1999 | 143.01 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 137.29 | -4.0% |
| 2001 | 127.54 | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 136.85 | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 135.76 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 130.33 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 129.28 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 128.25 | -0.8% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 128.25 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 79% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Congo's 128.25 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163.21, 79% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, POL and other energy 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 | +180.3% | 92.33 | 258.81 |
| 1989 | +79.9% | 46.91 | 84.41 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.52 | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 114.55 | 63.68 | 258.81 | 10 |
| 2000s | 132.19 | 127.54 | 137.29 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Congo?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Congo was 128.25 in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 258.81 in 1996.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Congo ranks 24th out of 39 countries with data for 2006.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. 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, 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.