Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income): Merchandise export volume index was 227.72 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2008)
227.72
Change on year
down 2.1%
Rank
3rd
of 5 groups
All-time high
232.49
in 2007
All-time low
14.59
in 1968
Years of data
44
1965–2008
Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2008, merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) stood at 227.72.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 88.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) peaked at 232.49 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 14.59, in 1968.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 20.91 | — |
| 1966 | 25.95 | +24.1% |
| 1967 | 21.24 | -18.2% |
| 1968 | 14.59 | -31.3% |
| 1969 | 32.01 | +119.4% |
| 1970 | 48.49 | +51.5% |
| 1971 | 49.98 | +3.1% |
| 1972 | 51.48 | +3.0% |
| 1973 | 48.81 | -5.2% |
| 1974 | 46.43 | -4.9% |
| 1975 | 62.42 | +34.4% |
| 1976 | 63.53 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 60.74 | -4.4% |
| 1978 | 69.37 | +14.2% |
| 1979 | 52.67 | -24.1% |
| 1980 | 53.24 | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 100.54 | +88.9% |
| 1982 | 100 | -0.5% |
| 1983 | 89.3 | -10.7% |
| 1984 | 96.82 | +8.4% |
| 1985 | 92.45 | -4.5% |
| 1986 | 98.06 | +6.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 101.77 | +1.8% |
| 1989 | 99.52 | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 101.03 | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 103.82 | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 100.83 | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 100.17 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 110.53 | +10.3% |
| 1995 | 113.26 | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 125.42 | +10.7% |
| 1997 | 122.48 | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 120.94 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | 111.06 | -8.2% |
| 2000 | 126.79 | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 131.3 | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 123.86 | -5.7% |
| 2003 | 133.5 | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 142.5 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 162.78 | +14.2% |
| 2006 | 177.83 | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 232.49 | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 227.72 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22.94 | 14.59 | 32.01 | 5 |
| 1970s | 55.39 | 46.43 | 69.37 | 10 |
| 1980s | 93.17 | 53.24 | 101.77 | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.95 | 100.17 | 125.42 | 10 |
| 2000s | 162.09 | 123.86 | 232.49 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
- 1 Mauritania 546.99 million compare
- 2 Egypt 256.96 million compare
- 3 Gambia 60.99 million compare
- 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,916 compare
- 6 Ghana 743.68 compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)
- Net long-term borrowing -262.73 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 843.91 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Lead time to export, median case 9.32 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 28.91 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 35.65 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 9.80 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 29.77 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 29.52 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 865.33 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 3.12 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) was 227.72 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The highest recorded value was 232.49 in 2007.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.59 in 1968.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) ranks 3rd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income) 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.