Import volume index, POL and other energy in North Africa
North Africa: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 251.27 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
251.27
Change on year
down 5.0%
Rank
1st
of 5 groups
All-time high
264.48
in 2007
All-time low
44.82
in 1979
Years of data
39
1970–2008
Import volume index, POL and other energy in North Africa, 1970–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
North Africa recorded 251.27 for import volume index, pol and other energy in 2008.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.0% on the previous year and up 120.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in North Africa peaked at 264.48 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 44.82, in 1979.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in North Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 60.17 | — |
| 1971 | 53.93 | -10.4% |
| 1972 | 59.27 | +9.9% |
| 1973 | 51.24 | -13.6% |
| 1974 | 46.02 | -10.2% |
| 1975 | 51.8 | +12.6% |
| 1976 | 49.56 | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 57.65 | +16.3% |
| 1978 | 64.64 | +12.1% |
| 1979 | 44.82 | -30.7% |
| 1980 | 53.34 | +19.0% |
| 1981 | 65.19 | +22.2% |
| 1982 | 70.2 | +7.7% |
| 1983 | 65.12 | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 73.31 | +12.6% |
| 1985 | 77.22 | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 81.6 | +5.7% |
| 1987 | 100 | +22.6% |
| 1988 | 92.06 | -7.9% |
| 1989 | 87.95 | -4.5% |
| 1990 | 101.95 | +15.9% |
| 1991 | 97.21 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 107.97 | +11.1% |
| 1993 | 106.49 | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 94.32 | -11.4% |
| 1995 | 98.9 | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 106.83 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 122.47 | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 113.86 | -7.0% |
| 1999 | 157.88 | +38.7% |
| 2000 | 192.24 | +21.8% |
| 2001 | 196 | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 203.84 | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 206.36 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 215.14 | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 241.78 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 238.85 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 264.48 | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 251.27 | -5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 53.91 | 44.82 | 64.64 | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.6 | 53.34 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.79 | 94.32 | 157.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 223.33 | 192.24 | 264.48 | 9 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 1 Mauritania 1.85 billion compare
- 2 Seychelles 917.68 compare
- 3 Ghana 729.1 compare
- 4 Cameroon 657.47 compare
More trade data for North Africa
- Net long-term borrowing 758.90 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 148.36 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural imports 26.97 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 22.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.63 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 5.78 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 36.58 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 495,830 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal exports 187.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 188.13 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in North Africa?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in North Africa was 251.27 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 264.48 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.82 in 1979.
- How does North Africa rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- North Africa ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 120.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa 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.