Import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Import volume index, primary goods was -35.54 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau stood at -35.54.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.5% on the previous year and down 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 119.87 in 2001 and was at its lowest, -186.79, in 2008.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 24th of 24 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 87.88 | -12.1% |
| 1989 | 21.46 | -75.6% |
| 1990 | 8.02 | -62.6% |
| 1991 | 32.54 | +305.6% |
| 1992 | 51.86 | +59.3% |
| 1993 | 32.71 | -36.9% |
| 1994 | 12.08 | -63.1% |
| 1995 | 28.04 | +132.1% |
| 1996 | 32.71 | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 32.71 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 46.73 | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 24.96 | -46.6% |
| 2000 | 10.38 | -58.4% |
| 2001 | 119.87 | +1054.3% |
| 2002 | 69.88 | -41.7% |
| 2003 | 37.38 | -46.5% |
| 2004 | 72.14 | +93.0% |
| 2005 | 3.85 | -94.7% |
| 2006 | -107.44 | -2891.9% |
| 2007 | -74.62 | -30.5% |
| 2008 | -186.79 | +150.3% |
| 2009 | -79.35 | -57.5% |
| 2010 | -61.77 | -22.2% |
| 2011 | -35.54 | -42.5% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's -35.54 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78. (22 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's -35.54 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.21. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -2891.9% | 3.85 | -107.44 |
| 2001 | +1054.3% | 10.38 | 119.87 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 69.78 | 21.46 | 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 30.24 | 8.02 | 51.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | -13.47 | -186.79 | 119.87 | 10 |
| 2010s | -48.66 | -61.77 | -35.54 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Guinea-Bissau was -35.54 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 119.87 in 2001.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was -186.79 in 2008.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 24th out of 24 countries with data for 2011.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is down 129.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.