Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) was 140 1987 = 100 in 2004. ▲ Rising
Latest (2004)
140 1987 = 100
Change on year
up 12.9%
World rank
30th
of 50 countries
All-time high
140 1987 = 100
in 2004
All-time low
88 1987 = 100
in 1999
Years of data
6
1999–2004
Merchandise export price index in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1999–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Democratic Republic of Congo is 140 1987 = 100, measured in 2004. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and up 59.1% over ten years.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 30th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 88 1987 = 100 | — |
| 2000 | 93 1987 = 100 | +5.7% |
| 2001 | 124 1987 = 100 | +33.3% |
| 2002 | 100 1987 = 100 | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 124 1987 = 100 | +24.0% |
| 2004 | 140 1987 = 100 | +12.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 140 1987 = 100 is above the median for low income countries, which is 117.01 1987 = 100, 1.2× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 140 1987 = 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.67 1987 = 100, 97% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 88 1987 = 100 | 88 1987 = 100 | 88 1987 = 100 | 1 |
| 2000s | 116.2 1987 = 100 | 93 1987 = 100 | 140 1987 = 100 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Merchandise export price index in Democratic Republic of Congo was 140 1987 = 100 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 140 1987 = 100 in 2004.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 88 1987 = 100 in 1999.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for merchandise export price index?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 30th out of 50 countries with data for 2004.
- Is merchandise export price index rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.