Import volume index, primary goods in Botswana
Botswana: Import volume index, primary goods was 473.1 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, primary goods in Botswana is 473.1, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.7% on the previous year and up 254.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Botswana peaked at 486.34 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 53.49, in 1994.
Botswana ranks 4th of 24 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, primary goods in Botswana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100 | — |
| 1991 | 95.32 | -4.7% |
| 1992 | 83.18 | -12.7% |
| 1993 | 56.57 | -32.0% |
| 1994 | 53.49 | -5.4% |
| 1995 | 71.16 | +33.0% |
| 1996 | 68.22 | -4.1% |
| 1997 | 83.7 | +22.7% |
| 1998 | 128.66 | +53.7% |
| 1999 | 120.86 | -6.1% |
| 2000 | 111.19 | -8.0% |
| 2001 | 133.5 | +20.1% |
| 2002 | 129.84 | -2.7% |
| 2003 | 85.95 | -33.8% |
| 2004 | 97.26 | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 176.52 | +81.5% |
| 2006 | 163.36 | -7.5% |
| 2007 | 187.85 | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 361.97 | +92.7% |
| 2009 | 320.32 | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 486.34 | +51.8% |
| 2011 | 473.1 | -2.7% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 473.1 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 4.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 86.12 | 53.49 | 128.66 | 10 |
| 2000s | 176.78 | 85.95 | 361.97 | 10 |
| 2010s | 479.72 | 473.1 | 486.34 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Botswana?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Botswana was 473.1 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 486.34 in 2010.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.49 in 1994.
- How does Botswana rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Botswana ranks 4th out of 24 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 254.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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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About this data
Primary goods imports volume index with 1987=100.