Import volume index, primary goods in Kenya
Kenya: Import volume index, primary goods was 377.4 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in Kenya, 1984–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, primary goods in Kenya is 377.4, measured in 2010. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.1% on the previous year and up 352.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Kenya peaked at 377.4 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 55.17, in 1993.
Kenya ranks 5th 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 Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 288.87 | — |
| 1985 | 191.62 | -33.7% |
| 1986 | 174.06 | -9.2% |
| 1987 | 174.53 | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 198.55 | +13.8% |
| 1989 | 170.72 | -14.0% |
| 1990 | 140.74 | -17.6% |
| 1991 | 114.02 | -19.0% |
| 1992 | 125.44 | +10.0% |
| 1993 | 55.17 | -56.0% |
| 1994 | 72.08 | +30.6% |
| 1995 | 111.47 | +54.6% |
| 1996 | 76.34 | -31.5% |
| 1997 | 94.31 | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 118.91 | +26.1% |
| 1999 | 98.33 | -17.3% |
| 2000 | 83.34 | -15.2% |
| 2001 | 100 | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 65.52 | -34.5% |
| 2003 | 108.25 | +65.2% |
| 2004 | 137.56 | +27.1% |
| 2005 | 145.7 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 205.6 | +41.1% |
| 2007 | 296.2 | +44.1% |
| 2008 | 322.1 | +8.7% |
| 2009 | 366.2 | +13.7% |
| 2010 | 377.4 | +3.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 377.4 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 3.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 377.4 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 100, 3.8× the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 199.73 | 170.72 | 288.87 | 6 |
| 1990s | 100.68 | 55.17 | 140.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 183.05 | 65.52 | 366.2 | 10 |
| 2010s | 377.4 | 377.4 | 377.4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Kenya?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Kenya was 377.4 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 377.4 in 2010.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.17 in 1993.
- How does Kenya rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Kenya ranks 5th out of 24 countries with data for 2010.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.