Merchandise export volume index in Kenya
Kenya: Merchandise export volume index was 177.9 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Kenya, 1965–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2010, merchandise export volume index in Kenya stood at 177.9.
The figure is up 29.7% on the previous year and up 84.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Kenya peaked at 221.21 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6.31, in 1967.
Kenya ranks 30th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 6.42 | — |
| 1966 | 7.11 | +10.8% |
| 1967 | 6.31 | -11.3% |
| 1968 | 6.62 | +5.0% |
| 1969 | 7.2 | +8.7% |
| 1970 | 7.51 | +4.3% |
| 1971 | 7.58 | +1.0% |
| 1972 | 9.49 | +25.2% |
| 1973 | 11.5 | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 10.75 | -6.5% |
| 1975 | 10.18 | -5.3% |
| 1976 | 20.98 | +106.1% |
| 1977 | 30.59 | +45.8% |
| 1978 | 28.01 | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 30.43 | +8.6% |
| 1980 | 39.52 | +29.9% |
| 1981 | 221.21 | +459.7% |
| 1982 | 176.49 | -20.2% |
| 1983 | 138.41 | -21.6% |
| 1984 | 123.93 | -10.5% |
| 1985 | 112.23 | -9.4% |
| 1986 | 130.19 | +16.0% |
| 1987 | 121.95 | -6.3% |
| 1988 | 118.49 | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 99.23 | -16.3% |
| 1990 | 198.73 | +100.3% |
| 1991 | 164.61 | -17.2% |
| 1992 | 139.8 | -15.1% |
| 1993 | 84.82 | -39.3% |
| 1994 | 111.09 | +31.0% |
| 1995 | 132.53 | +19.3% |
| 1996 | 135.21 | +2.0% |
| 1997 | 114.11 | -15.6% |
| 1998 | 110.2 | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 102.62 | -6.9% |
| 2000 | 96.36 | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 100 | +3.8% |
| 2002 | 110.85 | +10.9% |
| 2003 | 131.81 | +18.9% |
| 2004 | 143.93 | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 172.26 | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 136.29 | -20.9% |
| 2007 | 160.8 | +18.0% |
| 2008 | 164.8 | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 137.2 | -16.7% |
| 2010 | 177.9 | +29.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 177.9 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 78% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 177.9 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 71% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Kenya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +459.7% | 39.52 | 221.21 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.73 | 6.31 | 7.2 | 5 |
| 1970s | 16.7 | 7.51 | 30.59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 128.17 | 39.52 | 221.21 | 10 |
| 1990s | 129.37 | 84.82 | 198.73 | 10 |
| 2000s | 135.43 | 96.36 | 172.26 | 10 |
| 2010s | 177.9 | 177.9 | 177.9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Kenya?
- Merchandise export volume index in Kenya was 177.9 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 221.21 in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.31 in 1967.
- How does Kenya rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Kenya ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 84.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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.