Merchandise export volume index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Merchandise export volume index was 227.78 in 2007. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export volume index in Nigeria, 1965–2007
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 227.78 for merchandise export volume index in 2007.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Nigeria peaked at 229.58 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 22.57, in 1968.
That places Nigeria 25th out of 45 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 43 years of available data.
Merchandise export volume index in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 35.4 | — |
| 1966 | 44.8 | +26.6% |
| 1967 | 36.17 | -19.3% |
| 1968 | 22.57 | -37.6% |
| 1969 | 56.83 | +151.8% |
| 1970 | 98.61 | +73.5% |
| 1971 | 136.66 | +38.6% |
| 1972 | 156.79 | +14.7% |
| 1973 | 174.77 | +11.5% |
| 1974 | 190.31 | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 150.21 | -21.1% |
| 1976 | 174.64 | +16.3% |
| 1977 | 174.63 | -0.0% |
| 1978 | 145 | -17.0% |
| 1979 | 190.49 | +31.4% |
| 1980 | 167.12 | -12.3% |
| 1981 | 107.06 | -35.9% |
| 1982 | 86.61 | -19.1% |
| 1983 | 82.68 | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 94.36 | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 107.22 | +13.6% |
| 1986 | 108.66 | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | -8.0% |
| 1988 | 102.12 | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 121.52 | +19.0% |
| 1990 | 133.38 | +9.8% |
| 1991 | 137.24 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 143.19 | +4.3% |
| 1993 | 147.22 | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 136.67 | -7.2% |
| 1995 | 155.39 | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 167.29 | +7.7% |
| 1997 | 183.78 | +9.9% |
| 1998 | 188.39 | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 167.82 | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 200.38 | +19.4% |
| 2001 | 190.98 | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 170.74 | -10.6% |
| 2003 | 226 | +32.4% |
| 2004 | 229.58 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 218.18 | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 217.57 | -0.3% |
| 2007 | 227.78 | +4.7% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 227.78 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 100% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 227.78 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 91% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise export volume index in Nigeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +151.8% | 22.57 | 56.83 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 39.15 | 22.57 | 56.83 | 5 |
| 1970s | 159.21 | 98.61 | 190.49 | 10 |
| 1980s | 107.74 | 82.68 | 167.12 | 10 |
| 1990s | 156.04 | 133.38 | 188.39 | 10 |
| 2000s | 210.15 | 170.74 | 229.58 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Nigeria?
- Merchandise export volume index in Nigeria was 227.78 in 2007, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 229.58 in 2004.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.57 in 1968.
- How does Nigeria rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Nigeria ranks 25th out of 45 countries with data for 2007.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.