Import volume index, primary goods in Gambia
Gambia: Import volume index, primary goods was 4.43 in 2004. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, primary goods in Gambia is 4.43, measured in 2004.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and up 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Gambia peaked at 100 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 3.5, in 1994.
That places Gambia 16th out of 24 countries with data for 2004, putting it 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, primary goods in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 86.66 | -13.3% |
| 1989 | 85.39 | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 99.07 | +16.0% |
| 1991 | 3.94 | -96.0% |
| 1992 | 4.49 | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 3.91 | -13.1% |
| 1994 | 3.5 | -10.3% |
| 1995 | 5.36 | +53.0% |
| 1996 | 10.65 | +98.7% |
| 1997 | 4.58 | -57.0% |
| 1998 | 3.53 | -22.8% |
| 1999 | 4.89 | +38.4% |
| 2000 | 4.76 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 3.67 | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 4.04 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 3.7 | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 4.43 | +19.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 4.43 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 5% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 4.43 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.21, 2.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 90.68 | 85.39 | 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 14.39 | 3.5 | 99.07 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.12 | 3.67 | 4.76 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Gambia?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Gambia was 4.43 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.5 in 1994.
- How does Gambia rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Gambia ranks 16th out of 24 countries with data for 2004.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.