Import volume index, primary goods in Zambia
Zambia: Import volume index, primary goods was 34.24 in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index, primary goods in Zambia, 1986–2002
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2002, import volume index, primary goods in Zambia stood at 34.24.
The figure is up 9.5% on the previous year and down 67.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, primary goods in Zambia peaked at 161.97 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.86, in 1999.
That places Zambia 15th out of 24 countries with data for 2002, 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 33.82 | — |
| 1987 | 100 | +195.7% |
| 1988 | 90.69 | -9.3% |
| 1989 | 142.64 | +57.3% |
| 1990 | 103.19 | -27.7% |
| 1991 | 69.61 | -32.5% |
| 1992 | 105.08 | +51.0% |
| 1993 | 50.14 | -52.3% |
| 1994 | 161.75 | +222.6% |
| 1995 | 161.97 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 140.05 | -13.5% |
| 1997 | 87.59 | -37.5% |
| 1998 | 92.08 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 3.86 | -95.8% |
| 2000 | 25.46 | +559.3% |
| 2001 | 31.27 | +22.8% |
| 2002 | 34.24 | +9.5% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 34.24 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 96.78, 35% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 34.24 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 100, 34% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Import volume index, primary goods in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +559.3% | 3.86 | 25.46 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 91.79 | 33.82 | 142.64 | 4 |
| 1990s | 97.53 | 3.86 | 161.97 | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.32 | 25.46 | 34.24 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, primary goods in Zambia?
- Import volume index, primary goods in Zambia was 34.24 in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 161.97 in 1995.
- What is the lowest import volume index, primary goods recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.86 in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for import volume index, primary goods?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 24 countries with data for 2002.
- Is import volume index, primary goods rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.