Merchandise export volume index in Chad
Chad: Merchandise export volume index was 576.17 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Chad, 1987–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export volume index in Chad is 576.17, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and up 221.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Chad peaked at 840.7 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
That places Chad 8th out of 45 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Chad, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 113.95 | +14.0% |
| 1989 | 117.23 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 120.53 | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 130.26 | +8.1% |
| 1992 | 126.08 | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 120.41 | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 119.45 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 157.19 | +31.6% |
| 1996 | 152.95 | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 197 | +28.8% |
| 1998 | 203.5 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 170.94 | -16.0% |
| 2000 | 179.31 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 159.05 | -11.3% |
| 2002 | 179.41 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 303.38 | +69.1% |
| 2004 | 774.84 | +155.4% |
| 2005 | 840.7 | +8.5% |
| 2006 | 833.98 | -0.8% |
| 2007 | 765.59 | -8.2% |
| 2008 | 623.96 | -18.5% |
| 2009 | 628.32 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 576.17 | -8.3% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 576.17 is above the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 1.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Chad's 576.17 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 2.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Chad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +155.4% | 303.38 | 774.84 |
| 2003 | +69.1% | 179.41 | 303.38 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 110.39 | 100 | 117.23 | 3 |
| 1990s | 149.83 | 119.45 | 203.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 528.85 | 159.05 | 840.7 | 10 |
| 2010s | 576.17 | 576.17 | 576.17 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 5 Mozambique 1,916 compare
- 6 Ghana 743.68 compare
- 7 Lesotho 735.02 compare
- 9 Guinea-Bissau 564.85 compare
- 10 Ethiopia 424.74 compare
- 11 Sierra Leone 384.02 compare
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- Commodity Net Export Price Index, Individual Commodities Weighted by 96.49 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 96.23 (2025)
- Commodity Export Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 74.76 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 99.73 (2025)
- Commodity Import Price Index, Individual Commodites Weighted by Ratio 70.38 (2025)
- Extensive Margin, Theil index 0.0584 (2014)
- Export Diversification, Theil index 6 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 5.94 (2014)
- Import quality, Mean, US dollar 0.9382 (2014)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Chad?
- Merchandise export volume index in Chad was 576.17 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 840.7 in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Chad rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Chad ranks 8th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 221.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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.