Merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Merchandise export volume index was 384.02 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 384.02 for merchandise export volume index in 2011. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 85.8% on the previous year and up 673.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone peaked at 384.02 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 40.39, in 1999.
That places Sierra Leone 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100 | — |
| 1991 | 113.23 | +13.2% |
| 1992 | 96.23 | -15.0% |
| 1993 | 75.9 | -21.1% |
| 1994 | 124.85 | +64.5% |
| 1995 | 65.36 | -47.6% |
| 1996 | 67.46 | +3.2% |
| 1997 | 56.69 | -16.0% |
| 1998 | 43.76 | -22.8% |
| 1999 | 40.39 | -7.7% |
| 2000 | 47.68 | +18.1% |
| 2001 | 49.62 | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 73.86 | +48.8% |
| 2003 | 94.09 | +27.4% |
| 2004 | 110.21 | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 135.4 | +22.9% |
| 2006 | 130.34 | -3.7% |
| 2007 | 156 | +19.7% |
| 2008 | 129.23 | -17.2% |
| 2009 | 133.22 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 206.73 | +55.2% |
| 2011 | 384.02 | +85.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 384.02 is above the median for low income countries, which is 299.57, 1.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 384.02 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 1.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 78.39 | 40.39 | 124.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 105.97 | 47.68 | 156 | 10 |
| 2010s | 295.38 | 206.73 | 384.02 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone?
- Merchandise export volume index in Sierra Leone was 384.02 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 384.02 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.39 in 1999.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 11th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 673.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.