Import volume index, POL and other energy in Mauritania
Mauritania: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 1.85 billion in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Mauritania, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 1.85 billion for import volume index, pol and other energy in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.3% on the previous year and up 297.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Mauritania peaked at 2.55 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 100.00 million, in 1987.
Mauritania ranks 1st 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 Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 125.13 million | — |
| 1986 | 162.51 million | +29.9% |
| 1987 | 100.00 million | -38.5% |
| 1988 | 152.83 million | +52.8% |
| 1989 | 174.66 million | +14.3% |
| 1990 | 153.18 million | -12.3% |
| 1991 | 155.14 million | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 143.76 million | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 168.48 million | +17.2% |
| 1994 | 164.03 million | -2.6% |
| 1995 | 424.47 million | +158.8% |
| 1996 | 438.66 million | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 412.07 million | -6.1% |
| 1998 | 473.70 million | +15.0% |
| 1999 | 554.57 million | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 422.27 million | -23.9% |
| 2001 | 465.87 million | +10.3% |
| 2002 | 654.41 million | +40.5% |
| 2003 | 706.69 million | +8.0% |
| 2004 | 646.83 million | -8.5% |
| 2005 | 607.42 million | -6.1% |
| 2006 | 577.05 million | -5.0% |
| 2007 | 2.02 billion | +249.6% |
| 2008 | 2.55 billion | +26.2% |
| 2009 | 1.02 billion | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 1.41 billion | +38.4% |
| 2011 | 1.85 billion | +31.3% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 1.85 billion is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 11341347.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 1.85 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163.21, 11341347.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, POL and other energy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +249.6% | 577.05 million | 2.02 billion |
| 1995 | +158.8% | 164.03 million | 424.47 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 143.03 million | 100.00 million | 174.66 million | 5 |
| 1990s | 308.81 million | 143.76 million | 554.57 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 966.32 million | 422.27 million | 2.55 billion | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.63 billion | 1.41 billion | 1.85 billion | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Mauritania?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Mauritania was 1.85 billion in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 2.55 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 100.00 million in 1987.
- How does Mauritania rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Mauritania ranks 1st out of 39 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 297.3%. 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, 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.