Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Benin
Benin: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) was 265 1987 = 100 in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export price index in Benin, 1994–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Benin is 265 1987 = 100, measured in 2005.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 17.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Benin peaked at 268 1987 = 100 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 1987 = 100, in 1994.
That places Benin 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Benin, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 0 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1995 | 0 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1996 | 0 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1997 | 251.1 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1998 | 267.1 1987 = 100 | +6.4% |
| 1999 | 207.2 1987 = 100 | -22.4% |
| 2000 | 225.9 1987 = 100 | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 268 1987 = 100 | +18.6% |
| 2002 | 218 1987 = 100 | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 236.9 1987 = 100 | +8.7% |
| 2004 | 249 1987 = 100 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 265 1987 = 100 | +6.4% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 265 1987 = 100 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 200.55 1987 = 100, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 265 1987 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.67 1987 = 100, 1.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 120.9 1987 = 100 | 0 1987 = 100 | 267.1 1987 = 100 | 6 |
| 2000s | 243.8 1987 = 100 | 218 1987 = 100 | 268 1987 = 100 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Benin?
- Merchandise export price index in Benin was 265 1987 = 100 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 268 1987 = 100 in 2001.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1987 = 100 in 1994.
- How does Benin rank for merchandise export price index?
- Benin ranks 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.
- Where does this Benin data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This item is a price index measuring changes in the aggregate price level of a country's merchandise exports f.o.b. over time.