Import volume index, POL and other energy in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Import volume index, POL and other energy was 177.56 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Zimbabwe, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 177.56 for import volume index, pol and other energy in 2011. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 35.2% on the previous year and up 73.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, pol and other energy in Zimbabwe peaked at 177.56 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 33.28, in 1987.
Zimbabwe ranks 18th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Import volume index, POL and other energy in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 72.04 | — |
| 1986 | 44.7 | -38.0% |
| 1987 | 33.28 | -25.5% |
| 1988 | 36.92 | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 40.58 | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 48.82 | +20.3% |
| 1991 | 56.25 | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 59.29 | +5.4% |
| 1993 | 81.41 | +37.3% |
| 1994 | 50.75 | -37.7% |
| 1995 | 55.06 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 69.52 | +26.3% |
| 1997 | 98.58 | +41.8% |
| 1998 | 89.58 | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 68.97 | -23.0% |
| 2000 | 106.8 | +54.9% |
| 2001 | 102.08 | -4.4% |
| 2002 | 106.3 | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 114.38 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 97.21 | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 92.62 | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 89.67 | -3.2% |
| 2007 | 83.33 | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 81.41 | -2.3% |
| 2009 | 100 | +22.8% |
| 2010 | 131.37 | +31.4% |
| 2011 | 177.56 | +35.2% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 177.56 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 163.21, 1.1× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 177.56 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 163.21, 1.1× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 45.5 | 33.28 | 72.04 | 5 |
| 1990s | 67.82 | 48.82 | 98.58 | 10 |
| 2000s | 97.38 | 81.41 | 114.38 | 10 |
| 2010s | 154.46 | 131.37 | 177.56 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 15 Egypt 211.95 compare
- 16 Cape Verde 186.33 compare
- 17 Botswana 185.22 compare
- 19 South Africa 170.89 compare
- 20 Sao Tome and Principe 163.21 compare
- 21 Cote d'Ivoire 159.62 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, pol and other energy in Zimbabwe?
- Import volume index, pol and other energy in Zimbabwe was 177.56 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 177.56 in 2011.
- What is the lowest import volume index, pol and other energy recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.28 in 1987.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for import volume index, pol and other energy?
- Zimbabwe ranks 18th out of 39 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, pol and other energy rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.