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
Merchandise export volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2008
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 Mauritania 546.99 million compare
- 2 Egypt 256.96 million compare
- 3 Gambia 60.99 million compare
- 4 Seychelles 2,626 compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
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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Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.