Import volume index, primary goods in Angola
Angola: Import volume index, primary goods was 100 in 1997. ▼ Falling
Import volume index, primary goods in Angola, 1985–1997
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 1997, import volume index, primary goods in Angola stood at 100.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.9% on the previous year and down 52.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Angola peaked at 260.86 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 68.89, in 1993.
Angola ranks 12th of 24 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Import volume index, primary goods in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 242.4 | — |
| 1986 | 154.61 | -36.2% |
| 1987 | 211.23 | +36.6% |
| 1988 | 198.7 | -5.9% |
| 1989 | 202.94 | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 260.86 | +28.5% |
| 1991 | 191.34 | -26.7% |
| 1992 | 174.98 | -8.6% |
| 1993 | 68.89 | -60.6% |
| 1994 | 81.54 | +18.4% |
| 1995 | 126.31 | +54.9% |
| 1996 | 93.51 | -26.0% |
| 1997 | 100 | +6.9% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Angola's 100 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 100, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 201.97 | 154.61 | 242.4 | 5 |
| 1990s | 137.18 | 68.89 | 260.86 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Angola?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Angola was 100 in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 260.86 in 1990.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 68.89 in 1993.
- How does Angola rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Angola ranks 12th out of 24 countries with data for 1997.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, primary goods. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.