Merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Merchandise export volume index was 263.14 in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde, 1987–2000
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 263.14 for merchandise export volume index in 2000.
The figure is up 398.7% on the previous year and up 390.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde peaked at 280.11 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 36.3, in 1988.
That places Cape Verde 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2000, 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 volume index in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 36.3 | -63.7% |
| 1989 | 72.13 | +98.7% |
| 1990 | 53.68 | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 41.56 | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 43 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 36.85 | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 178.89 | +385.4% |
| 1995 | 199.71 | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 237.56 | +19.0% |
| 1997 | 280.11 | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 160.48 | -42.7% |
| 1999 | 52.76 | -67.1% |
| 2000 | 263.14 | +398.7% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 263.14 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 176.87, 1.5× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 263.14 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +398.7% | 52.76 | 263.14 |
| 1994 | +385.4% | 36.85 | 178.89 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 69.47 | 36.3 | 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 128.46 | 36.85 | 280.11 | 10 |
| 2000s | 263.14 | 263.14 | 263.14 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde?
- Merchandise export volume index in Cape Verde was 263.14 in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 280.11 in 1997.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.3 in 1988.
- How does Cape Verde rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Cape Verde ranks 20th out of 45 countries with data for 2000.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 390.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.