Import volume index, POL and other energy in Malawi
Malawi: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 89.35 in 2009. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, pol and other energy in Malawi is 89.35, measured in 2009.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.1% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Malawi peaked at 148.11 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1985.
That places Malawi 32nd out of 39 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Malawi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 132.33 | +32.3% |
| 1989 | 80.62 | -39.1% |
| 1991 | 148.11 | +83.7% |
| 1992 | 117.98 | -20.3% |
| 1993 | 99.43 | -15.7% |
| 1994 | 90.58 | -8.9% |
| 1995 | 81.76 | -9.7% |
| 1996 | 110.65 | +35.3% |
| 1997 | 105.61 | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 62.19 | -41.1% |
| 1999 | 83.12 | +33.7% |
| 2000 | 67.63 | -18.6% |
| 2001 | 86.08 | +27.3% |
| 2002 | 124.48 | +44.6% |
| 2003 | 83.08 | -33.3% |
| 2004 | 98.88 | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 111.03 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 86.04 | -22.5% |
| 2007 | 82.9 | -3.6% |
| 2008 | 82.63 | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 89.35 | +8.1% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 89.35 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 55% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 89.35 is below the median for low income countries, which is 118.22, 76% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62.59 | 0 | 132.33 | 5 |
| 1990s | 99.94 | 62.19 | 148.11 | 9 |
| 2000s | 91.21 | 67.63 | 124.48 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Malawi?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Malawi was 89.35 in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 148.11 in 1991.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Malawi ranks 32nd out of 39 countries with data for 2009.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi 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.