Merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise export volume index was 68.24 in 2010. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic, 1987–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic stood at 68.24.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 22.1% on the previous year and down 31.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic peaked at 102.13 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 55.82, in 1992.
That places Central African Republic 44th out of 45 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 24 years of available data.
Merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 67.03 | — |
| 1988 | 58.96 | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 71.77 | +21.7% |
| 1990 | 64.81 | -9.7% |
| 1991 | 62.44 | -3.7% |
| 1992 | 55.82 | -10.6% |
| 1993 | 69.23 | +24.0% |
| 1994 | 80.02 | +15.6% |
| 1995 | 78.97 | -1.3% |
| 1996 | 72.96 | -7.6% |
| 1997 | 84.31 | +15.5% |
| 1998 | 80.32 | -4.7% |
| 1999 | 82.46 | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 100 | +21.3% |
| 2001 | 97.41 | -2.6% |
| 2002 | 102.13 | +4.8% |
| 2003 | 75.12 | -26.4% |
| 2004 | 72.1 | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 66.95 | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 77.59 | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 87.52 | +12.8% |
| 2008 | 73.35 | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 55.89 | -23.8% |
| 2010 | 68.24 | +22.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 68.24 is below the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 23% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 68.24 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 27% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 65.92 | 58.96 | 71.77 | 3 |
| 1990s | 73.14 | 55.82 | 84.31 | 10 |
| 2000s | 80.81 | 55.89 | 102.13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 68.24 | 68.24 | 68.24 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise export volume index in Central African Republic was 68.24 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 102.13 in 2002.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 55.82 in 1992.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Central African Republic ranks 44th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.8%. 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 volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.