Merchandise export volume index in Zambia
Zambia: Merchandise export volume index was 239.5 in 2011. ▲ Rising
Merchandise export volume index in Zambia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 239.5 for merchandise export volume index in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 118.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise export volume index in Zambia peaked at 239.5 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 86.83, in 2000.
Zambia ranks 23rd of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 28 years of available data.
Merchandise export volume index in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 112.29 | — |
| 1985 | 128.29 | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 90.45 | -29.5% |
| 1987 | 100 | +10.6% |
| 1988 | 94.65 | -5.4% |
| 1989 | 104.27 | +10.2% |
| 1990 | 102.06 | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 99.59 | -2.4% |
| 1992 | 105.31 | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 107.65 | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 100.97 | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 90.4 | -10.5% |
| 1996 | 96.1 | +6.3% |
| 1997 | 108.86 | +13.3% |
| 1998 | 96.14 | -11.7% |
| 1999 | 92.54 | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 86.83 | -6.2% |
| 2001 | 109.55 | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 123.61 | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 119.64 | -3.2% |
| 2004 | 139.92 | +16.9% |
| 2005 | 148.73 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 158.1 | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 162.99 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 162.22 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 193.82 | +19.5% |
| 2010 | 232.41 | +19.9% |
| 2011 | 239.5 | +3.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 239.5 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 228.55, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 239.5 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250.63, 96% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.99 | 90.45 | 128.29 | 6 |
| 1990s | 99.96 | 90.4 | 108.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 140.54 | 86.83 | 193.82 | 10 |
| 2010s | 235.96 | 232.41 | 239.5 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise export volume index in Zambia?
- Merchandise export volume index in Zambia was 239.5 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise export volume index recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 239.5 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise export volume index recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.83 in 2000.
- How does Zambia rank for merchandise export volume index?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise export volume index rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Zambia 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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About this data
Merchandise exports volume index with 1987=100.