Merchandise export volume index in Congo
Congo: Merchandise export volume index was 146.36 in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
146.36
Change on year
up 11.4%
World rank
36th
of 45 countries
All-time high
149.95
in 1984
All-time low
0
in 1965
Years of data
33
1965–1997
Merchandise export volume index in Congo, 1965–1997
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 1997, merchandise export volume index in Congo stood at 146.36.
The figure is up 11.4% on the previous year and up 46.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Congo peaked at 149.95 in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Congo 36th out of 45 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 149.95 | — |
| 1985 | 134.57 | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 79.86 | -40.7% |
| 1987 | 100 | +25.2% |
| 1988 | 106.54 | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 130.65 | +22.6% |
| 1990 | 116.54 | -10.8% |
| 1991 | 91.25 | -21.7% |
| 1992 | 100.83 | +10.5% |
| 1993 | 101.74 | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 101.13 | -0.6% |
| 1995 | 113.26 | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 131.39 | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 146.36 | +11.4% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 146.36 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 64% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Congo's 146.36 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 58% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 70.16 | 0 | 149.95 | 10 |
| 1990s | 112.81 | 91.25 | 146.36 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Congo?
- Merchandise export volume index in Congo was 146.36 in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 149.95 in 1984.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Congo ranks 36th out of 45 countries with data for 1997.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.4%. 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 volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.