Merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Merchandise export volume index was 133.53 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe is 133.53, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 17.4% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 173.4 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 58.8, in 1996.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 84.84 | — |
| 1987 | 70.3 | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 86.43 | +22.9% |
| 1989 | 99.52 | +15.1% |
| 1990 | 69.53 | -30.1% |
| 1991 | 100 | +43.8% |
| 1992 | 92.75 | -7.2% |
| 1993 | 82.43 | -11.1% |
| 1994 | 80.6 | -2.2% |
| 1995 | 65.81 | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 58.8 | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 61.87 | +5.2% |
| 1998 | 69.67 | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 118 | +69.4% |
| 2000 | 100 | -15.3% |
| 2001 | 123.99 | +24.0% |
| 2002 | 146.79 | +18.4% |
| 2003 | 157.44 | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 132.37 | -15.9% |
| 2005 | 162.7 | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 173.4 | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 131.89 | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 118.85 | -9.9% |
| 2009 | 114.78 | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 113.78 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 133.53 | +17.4% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 133.53 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 133.53 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 53% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 85.27 | 70.3 | 99.52 | 4 |
| 1990s | 79.95 | 58.8 | 118 | 10 |
| 2000s | 136.22 | 100 | 173.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.66 | 113.78 | 133.53 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Merchandise export volume index in Sao Tome and Principe was 133.53 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 173.4 in 2006.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.8 in 1996.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 37th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.