Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria

Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Merchandise export volume index was 244.98 in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
244.98
Change on year
up 4.2%
Rank
1st
of 5 groups
All-time high
244.98
in 2008
All-time low
6.31
in 1967
Years of data
44
1965–2008

Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2008

0501001502002501965198620081965: 6.41966: 7.11967: 6.31968: 6.61969: 7.21970: 7.51971: 7.61972: 9.51973: 11.51974: 10.81975: 44.61976: 50.11977: 511978: 57.51979: 391980: 53.21981: 100.51982: 103.91983: 96.41984: 97.31985: 92.51986: 98.11987: 1001988: 101.81989: 99.51990: 1011991: 103.81992: 100.81993: 100.21994: 110.51995: 113.31996: 125.41997: 122.51998: 120.91999: 111.12000: 126.82001: 131.32002: 123.92003: 133.52004: 142.52005: 162.82006: 177.82007: 2352008: 245

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

In 2008, merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 244.98. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.

That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 102.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 244.98 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 6.31, in 1967.

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 South Africa and Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965 to 2008.
Year Value Change
1965 6.42
1966 7.11 +10.8%
1967 6.31 -11.3%
1968 6.62 +5.0%
1969 7.2 +8.7%
1970 7.51 +4.3%
1971 7.58 +1.0%
1972 9.49 +25.2%
1973 11.5 +21.1%
1974 10.75 -6.5%
1975 44.56 +314.4%
1976 50.09 +12.4%
1977 51.01 +1.8%
1978 57.52 +12.8%
1979 39.02 -32.2%
1980 53.24 +36.4%
1981 100.54 +88.9%
1982 103.95 +3.4%
1983 96.44 -7.2%
1984 97.31 +0.9%
1985 92.45 -5.0%
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 235.05 +32.2%
2008 244.98 +4.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 6.73 6.31 7.2 5
1970s 28.9 7.51 57.52 10
1980s 94.33 53.24 103.95 10
1990s 110.95 100.17 125.42 10
2000s 164.29 123.86 244.98 9

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria

  1. 1 Mauritania 546.99 million compare
  2. 2 Egypt 256.96 million compare
  3. 3 Gambia 60.99 million compare
  4. 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 244.98 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 244.98 in 2008.
What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 6.31 in 1967.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for merchandise export volume index?
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 1st out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 102.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and 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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Indicator
Merchandise export volume index
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
50 places, 1,390 data points, 1965–2011
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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.