Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) was 87.56 1987 = 100 in 2003. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export price index in Central African Republic, 1987–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
In 2003, merchandise export price index in Central African Republic stood at 87.56 1987 = 100.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 77.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Central African Republic peaked at 103.84 1987 = 100 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 48.57 1987 = 100, in 1992.
Central African Republic ranks 45th of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 51.09 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1988 | 58.96 1987 = 100 | +15.4% |
| 1989 | 59.72 1987 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1990 | 55.35 1987 = 100 | -7.3% |
| 1991 | 49.84 1987 = 100 | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 48.57 1987 = 100 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 49.42 1987 = 100 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 102.16 1987 = 100 | +106.7% |
| 1995 | 103.84 1987 = 100 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 85.79 1987 = 100 | -17.4% |
| 1997 | 96.14 1987 = 100 | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 98.02 1987 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 97.7 1987 = 100 | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 94.47 1987 = 100 | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 88.58 1987 = 100 | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 87.56 1987 = 100 | -1.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 87.56 1987 = 100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 117.01 1987 = 100, 75% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 87.56 1987 = 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.67 1987 = 100, 61% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +106.7% | 49.42 1987 = 100 | 102.16 1987 = 100 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.59 1987 = 100 | 51.09 1987 = 100 | 59.72 1987 = 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 78.68 1987 = 100 | 48.57 1987 = 100 | 103.84 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 92.66 1987 = 100 | 87.56 1987 = 100 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise export price index in Central African Republic was 87.56 1987 = 100 in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 103.84 1987 = 100 in 1995.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.57 1987 = 100 in 1992.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise export price index?
- Central African Republic ranks 45th out of 50 countries with data for 2003.
- Is merchandise export price index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.