Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Congo
Congo: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) was 669.41 1987 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export price index in Congo, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Congo is 669.41 1987 = 100, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and up 122.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Congo peaked at 715.81 1987 = 100 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 54.62 1987 = 100, in 1989.
That places Congo 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Congo, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 96.48 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1985 | 97.03 1987 = 100 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 96.08 1987 = 100 | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 100 1987 = 100 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 90.28 1987 = 100 | -9.7% |
| 1989 | 54.62 1987 = 100 | -39.5% |
| 1990 | 100 1987 = 100 | +83.1% |
| 1991 | 90.39 1987 = 100 | -9.6% |
| 1992 | 83.16 1987 = 100 | -8.0% |
| 1993 | 75.99 1987 = 100 | -8.6% |
| 1994 | 137.84 1987 = 100 | +81.4% |
| 1995 | 140.66 1987 = 100 | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 196.37 1987 = 100 | +39.6% |
| 1997 | 212.08 1987 = 100 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 136.64 1987 = 100 | -35.6% |
| 1999 | 186.25 1987 = 100 | +36.3% |
| 2000 | 328.16 1987 = 100 | +76.2% |
| 2001 | 301.1 1987 = 100 | -8.2% |
| 2002 | 312.58 1987 = 100 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 324.87 1987 = 100 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 339.99 1987 = 100 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 465.91 1987 = 100 | +37.0% |
| 2006 | 573.91 1987 = 100 | +23.2% |
| 2007 | 604.99 1987 = 100 | +5.4% |
| 2008 | 715.81 1987 = 100 | +18.3% |
| 2009 | 520.25 1987 = 100 | -27.3% |
| 2010 | 655.33 1987 = 100 | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 669.41 1987 = 100 | +2.1% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 669.41 1987 = 100 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 200.55 1987 = 100, 3.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Congo's 669.41 1987 = 100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.67 1987 = 100, 4.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 89.08 1987 = 100 | 54.62 1987 = 100 | 100 1987 = 100 | 6 |
| 1990s | 135.94 1987 = 100 | 75.99 1987 = 100 | 212.08 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 448.76 1987 = 100 | 301.1 1987 = 100 | 715.81 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 662.37 1987 = 100 | 655.33 1987 = 100 | 669.41 1987 = 100 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Congo?
- Merchandise export price index in Congo was 669.41 1987 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 715.81 1987 = 100 in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.62 1987 = 100 in 1989.
- How does Congo rank for merchandise export price index?
- Congo ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export price index rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 122.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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.