Merchandise export volume index in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Merchandise export volume index was 424.74 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Ethiopia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 424.74 for merchandise export volume index in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.5% on the previous year and up 163.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Ethiopia peaked at 424.74 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 42.28, in 1992.
Ethiopia ranks 10th of 45 countries on this measure, 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 96.82 | — |
| 1985 | 95.89 | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 119.61 | +24.7% |
| 1987 | 100 | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 104.53 | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 106.45 | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 104.22 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 80.15 | -23.1% |
| 1992 | 42.28 | -47.3% |
| 1993 | 72.18 | +70.7% |
| 1994 | 83.78 | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 96.09 | +14.7% |
| 1996 | 109.99 | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 149.74 | +36.1% |
| 1998 | 135.17 | -9.7% |
| 1999 | 133.33 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 160.71 | +20.5% |
| 2001 | 161.26 | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 178.33 | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 189.25 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 242.15 | +28.0% |
| 2005 | 295.57 | +22.1% |
| 2006 | 301.61 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 334.2 | +10.8% |
| 2008 | 334.44 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 330.6 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 377.55 | +14.2% |
| 2011 | 424.74 | +12.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 424.74 is above the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 1.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 424.74 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 1.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 103.88 | 95.89 | 119.61 | 6 |
| 1990s | 100.69 | 42.28 | 149.74 | 10 |
| 2000s | 252.81 | 160.71 | 334.44 | 10 |
| 2010s | 401.15 | 377.55 | 424.74 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Ethiopia?
- Merchandise export volume index in Ethiopia was 424.74 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 424.74 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 42.28 in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Ethiopia ranks 10th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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About this data
Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.