Import volume index, POL and other energy in South Africa
South Africa: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 170.89 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2004)
170.89
Change on year
down 30.5%
World rank
19th
of 39 countries
All-time high
245.78
in 2003
All-time low
10.23
in 1967
Years of data
40
1965–2004
Import volume index, POL and other energy in South Africa, 1965–2004
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, pol and other energy in South Africa is 170.89, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of down 30.5% on the previous year and up 458.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in South Africa peaked at 245.78 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 10.23, in 1967.
South Africa ranks 19th of 39 countries on this measure, 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 10.71 | — |
| 1966 | 12.39 | +15.7% |
| 1967 | 10.23 | -17.5% |
| 1968 | 12.17 | +18.9% |
| 1969 | 32.4 | +166.4% |
| 1970 | 27 | -16.7% |
| 1971 | 26.46 | -2.0% |
| 1972 | 26.43 | -0.1% |
| 1973 | 22.53 | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 35.08 | +55.7% |
| 1975 | 54.6 | +55.6% |
| 1976 | 61.97 | +13.5% |
| 1977 | 45.54 | -26.5% |
| 1978 | 30.65 | -32.7% |
| 1979 | 30.26 | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 42.09 | +39.1% |
| 1981 | 38.67 | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 27.36 | -29.2% |
| 1983 | 31.78 | +16.2% |
| 1984 | 28.83 | -9.3% |
| 1985 | 25.47 | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 25.78 | +1.2% |
| 1987 | 25.79 | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 33.85 | +31.2% |
| 1989 | 38.92 | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 42.86 | +10.1% |
| 1991 | 45.04 | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 50.2 | +11.5% |
| 1993 | 27.33 | -45.6% |
| 1994 | 30.61 | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 49.29 | +61.0% |
| 1996 | 46.27 | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 41.09 | -11.2% |
| 1998 | 50.78 | +23.6% |
| 1999 | 86.65 | +70.7% |
| 2000 | 100 | +15.4% |
| 2001 | 160.7 | +60.7% |
| 2002 | 188.6 | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 245.78 | +30.3% |
| 2004 | 170.89 | -30.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.58 | 10.23 | 32.4 | 5 |
| 1970s | 36.05 | 22.53 | 61.97 | 10 |
| 1980s | 31.86 | 25.47 | 42.09 | 10 |
| 1990s | 47.01 | 27.33 | 86.65 | 10 |
| 2000s | 173.19 | 100 | 245.78 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 16 Cape Verde 186.33 compare
- 17 Botswana 185.22 compare
- 18 Zimbabwe 177.56 compare
- 20 Sao Tome and Principe 163.21 compare
- 21 Cote d'Ivoire 159.62 compare
- 22 Senegal 153.72 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in South Africa?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in South Africa was 170.89 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 245.78 in 2003.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.23 in 1967.
- How does South Africa rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 39 countries with data for 2004.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 458.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.