Merchandise export volume index in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Merchandise export volume index was 564.85 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
564.85
Change on year
up 13.4%
World rank
9th
of 45 countries
All-time high
786.94
in 2005
All-time low
44.44
in 1992
Years of data
25
1987–2011
Merchandise export volume index in Guinea-Bissau, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Guinea-Bissau recorded 564.85 for merchandise export volume index in 2011.
The figure is up 13.4% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 786.94 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 44.44, in 1992.
That places Guinea-Bissau 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, 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 Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 120.9 | +20.9% |
| 1989 | 101.15 | -16.3% |
| 1990 | 142.59 | +41.0% |
| 1991 | 150.98 | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 44.44 | -70.6% |
| 1993 | 117.23 | +163.8% |
| 1994 | 275.04 | +134.6% |
| 1995 | 187.82 | -31.7% |
| 1996 | 162.98 | -13.2% |
| 1997 | 351.44 | +115.6% |
| 1998 | 220.51 | -37.3% |
| 1999 | 360.49 | +63.5% |
| 2000 | 452.72 | +25.6% |
| 2001 | 469.78 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 467.53 | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 502.06 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 624.06 | +24.3% |
| 2005 | 786.94 | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 456.43 | -42.0% |
| 2007 | 421.74 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 419.63 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 458.65 | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 498.1 | +8.6% |
| 2011 | 564.85 | +13.4% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 564.85 is above the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 1.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 564.85 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 2.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 107.35 | 100 | 120.9 | 3 |
| 1990s | 201.35 | 44.44 | 360.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 505.95 | 419.63 | 786.94 | 10 |
| 2010s | 531.47 | 498.1 | 564.85 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Guinea-Bissau?
- Merchandise export volume index in Guinea-Bissau was 564.85 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 786.94 in 2005.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 44.44 in 1992.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 9th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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.