Merchandise export volume index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Merchandise export volume index was 115.27 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export volume index in Rwanda, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise export volume index in Rwanda stood at 115.27. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 90.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Rwanda peaked at 115.27 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 31.05, in 1995.
Rwanda ranks 40th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 27 years of available data.
Merchandise export volume index in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 73.88 | — |
| 1986 | 102.9 | +39.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | -2.8% |
| 1988 | 77.5 | -22.5% |
| 1989 | 77.19 | -0.4% |
| 1990 | 95.72 | +24.0% |
| 1991 | 89.4 | -6.6% |
| 1992 | 81.8 | -8.5% |
| 1993 | 70.67 | -13.6% |
| 1994 | 32.51 | -54.0% |
| 1995 | 31.05 | -4.5% |
| 1996 | 43.62 | +40.5% |
| 1997 | 39.83 | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 47.19 | +18.5% |
| 1999 | 51.54 | +9.2% |
| 2000 | 55.97 | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 60.67 | +8.4% |
| 2002 | 54.6 | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 47.78 | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 60.56 | +26.8% |
| 2005 | 69.3 | +14.4% |
| 2006 | 78.43 | +13.2% |
| 2007 | 80.85 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 104.75 | +29.5% |
| 2009 | 85.96 | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 98.52 | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 115.27 | +17.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 115.27 is below the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 38% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 115.27 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 46% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 86.29 | 73.88 | 102.9 | 5 |
| 1990s | 58.33 | 31.05 | 95.72 | 10 |
| 2000s | 69.89 | 47.78 | 104.75 | 10 |
| 2010s | 106.89 | 98.52 | 115.27 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Rwanda?
- Merchandise export volume index in Rwanda was 115.27 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 115.27 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.05 in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Rwanda ranks 40th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.