Import volume index, POL and other energy in Nigeria
Nigeria: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 495.9 in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
495.9
Change on year
up 70.8%
World rank
5th
of 39 countries
All-time high
2,167
in 1969
All-time low
100
in 1987
Years of data
32
1966–1997
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Nigeria, 1966–1997
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 1997, import volume index, pol and other energy in Nigeria stood at 495.9.
That represents a change of up 70.8% on the previous year and up 395.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Nigeria peaked at 2,167 in 1969 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
That places Nigeria 5th out of 39 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 506.59 | — |
| 1967 | 1,203 | +137.5% |
| 1968 | 2,053 | +70.6% |
| 1969 | 2,167 | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 1,969 | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 533.94 | -72.9% |
| 1972 | 628.58 | +17.7% |
| 1973 | 563.01 | -10.4% |
| 1974 | 565.8 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 1,022 | +80.6% |
| 1976 | 1,862 | +82.2% |
| 1977 | 1,265 | -32.1% |
| 1978 | 1,531 | +21.0% |
| 1979 | 946.33 | -38.2% |
| 1980 | 612.03 | -35.3% |
| 1981 | 561.36 | -8.3% |
| 1982 | 503.93 | -10.2% |
| 1983 | 420.73 | -16.5% |
| 1984 | 354.1 | -15.8% |
| 1985 | 189.92 | -46.4% |
| 1986 | 335.97 | +76.9% |
| 1987 | 100 | -70.2% |
| 1988 | 288.09 | +188.1% |
| 1989 | 170.12 | -40.9% |
| 1990 | 157.4 | -7.5% |
| 1991 | 149.38 | -5.1% |
| 1992 | 171.53 | +14.8% |
| 1993 | 180.66 | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 358.75 | +98.6% |
| 1995 | 454.23 | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 290.34 | -36.1% |
| 1997 | 495.9 | +70.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 495.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 3.0× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 495.9 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163.21, 3.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,482 | 506.59 | 2,167 | 4 |
| 1970s | 1,089 | 533.94 | 1,969 | 10 |
| 1980s | 353.63 | 100 | 612.03 | 10 |
| 1990s | 282.28 | 149.38 | 495.9 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Nigeria?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Nigeria was 495.9 in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2,167 in 1969.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Nigeria rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Nigeria ranks 5th out of 39 countries with data for 1997.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 395.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.