Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Rwanda
Rwanda: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) was 112.21 1987 = 100 in 2011. ▼ Falling
Merchandise export price index in Rwanda, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Rwanda is 112.21 1987 = 100, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 1.7% on the previous year and up 56.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Rwanda peaked at 151.64 1987 = 100 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 57.21 1987 = 100, in 2002.
Rwanda ranks 39th of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 27 years of available data.
Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100) in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 105.02 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1986 | 138 1987 = 100 | +31.4% |
| 1987 | 100 1987 = 100 | -27.5% |
| 1988 | 124.6 1987 = 100 | +24.6% |
| 1989 | 110.64 1987 = 100 | -11.2% |
| 1990 | 94.16 1987 = 100 | -14.9% |
| 1991 | 93.97 1987 = 100 | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 73.86 1987 = 100 | -21.4% |
| 1993 | 84.13 1987 = 100 | +13.9% |
| 1994 | 100.58 1987 = 100 | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 129.96 1987 = 100 | +29.2% |
| 1996 | 114.62 1987 = 100 | -11.8% |
| 1997 | 151.64 1987 = 100 | +32.3% |
| 1998 | 114.79 1987 = 100 | -24.3% |
| 1999 | 98.38 1987 = 100 | -14.3% |
| 2000 | 118.94 1987 = 100 | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 71.6 1987 = 100 | -39.8% |
| 2002 | 57.21 1987 = 100 | -20.1% |
| 2003 | 61.21 1987 = 100 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 74.5 1987 = 100 | +21.7% |
| 2005 | 83.82 1987 = 100 | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 86.55 1987 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 100.78 1987 = 100 | +16.4% |
| 2008 | 112.89 1987 = 100 | +12.0% |
| 2009 | 106.43 1987 = 100 | -5.7% |
| 2010 | 114.15 1987 = 100 | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 112.21 1987 = 100 | -1.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 112.21 1987 = 100 is below the median for low income countries, which is 117.01 1987 = 100, 96% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 112.21 1987 = 100 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.67 1987 = 100, 78% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 115.65 1987 = 100 | 100 1987 = 100 | 138 1987 = 100 | 5 |
| 1990s | 105.61 1987 = 100 | 73.86 1987 = 100 | 151.64 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 87.39 1987 = 100 | 57.21 1987 = 100 | 118.94 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 113.18 1987 = 100 | 112.21 1987 = 100 | 114.15 1987 = 100 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export price index in Rwanda?
- Merchandise export price index in Rwanda was 112.21 1987 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 151.64 1987 = 100 in 1997.
- What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 57.21 1987 = 100 in 2002.
- How does Rwanda rank for merchandise export price index?
- Rwanda ranks 39th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export price index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.