Merchandise export volume index in Lesotho
Lesotho: Merchandise export volume index was 735.02 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Lesotho, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise export volume index in Lesotho stood at 735.02.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Lesotho peaked at 918.85 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
Lesotho ranks 7th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 129.46 | 100 | 156.27 | 3 |
| 1990s | 270.33 | 109.38 | 359.93 | 10 |
| 2000s | 701.1 | 283.34 | 918.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 736.54 | 735.02 | 738.06 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,916 compare
- 6 Ghana 743.68 compare
- 8 Chad 576.17 compare
- 9 Guinea-Bissau 564.85 compare
- 10 Ethiopia 424.74 compare
More trade data for Lesotho
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 748,000 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 126.03 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 155.88 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 45.20 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 255,968 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 1.59 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 2,000 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 69 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 1.10 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Lesotho?
- Merchandise export volume index in Lesotho was 735.02 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 918.85 in 2004.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Lesotho rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Lesotho ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.