Import volume index, POL and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 172.57 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2008, import volume index, pol and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 172.57.
That represents a change of down 29.6% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 245.3 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 3.92, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3.92 | — |
| 1966 | 4.48 | +14.3% |
| 1967 | 4.67 | +4.2% |
| 1968 | 5.04 | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 4.93 | -2.2% |
| 1970 | 5.53 | +12.1% |
| 1971 | 6.13 | +10.9% |
| 1972 | 7.52 | +22.5% |
| 1973 | 7.33 | -2.4% |
| 1974 | 23.39 | +218.9% |
| 1975 | 43.98 | +88.1% |
| 1976 | 61.85 | +40.6% |
| 1977 | 61.53 | -0.5% |
| 1978 | 57.92 | -5.9% |
| 1979 | 92.25 | +59.3% |
| 1980 | 66.86 | -27.5% |
| 1981 | 119.9 | +79.3% |
| 1982 | 100 | -16.6% |
| 1983 | 74.18 | -25.8% |
| 1984 | 99.17 | +33.7% |
| 1985 | 100 | +0.8% |
| 1986 | 108.96 | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 100 | -8.2% |
| 1988 | 113.16 | +13.2% |
| 1989 | 95.83 | -15.3% |
| 1990 | 113.21 | +18.1% |
| 1991 | 113.67 | +0.4% |
| 1992 | 112 | -1.5% |
| 1993 | 103.89 | -7.2% |
| 1994 | 111.72 | +7.5% |
| 1995 | 112.06 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 111.41 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 125.15 | +12.3% |
| 1998 | 144.23 | +15.2% |
| 1999 | 159.36 | +10.5% |
| 2000 | 128.9 | -19.1% |
| 2001 | 127.56 | -1.0% |
| 2002 | 130.66 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 134.99 | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 134.9 | -0.1% |
| 2005 | 152.34 | +12.9% |
| 2006 | 162.89 | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 245.3 | +50.6% |
| 2008 | 172.57 | -29.6% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, POL and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | +218.9% | 7.33 | 23.39 |
| 1975 | +88.1% | 23.39 | 43.98 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.61 | 3.92 | 5.04 | 5 |
| 1970s | 36.74 | 5.53 | 92.25 | 10 |
| 1980s | 97.81 | 66.86 | 119.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 120.67 | 103.89 | 159.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 154.46 | 127.56 | 245.3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- 1 Mauritania 1.85 billion compare
- 2 Seychelles 917.68 compare
- 3 Ghana 729.1 compare
- 4 Cameroon 657.47 compare
- 5 Nigeria 495.9 compare
- 6 Madagascar 406.4 compare
- 7 Ethiopia 405.18 compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 172.57 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 245.3 in 2007.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.92 in 1965.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 4th out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and 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.