Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Angola
Angola: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 12.03 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Angola, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Angola is 12.03 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 130.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Angola peaked at 13.67 billion constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.78 billion constant US$, in 1985.
Angola ranks 5th of 48 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.78 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 2.03 billion constant US$ | +13.9% |
| 1987 | 2.53 billion constant US$ | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 3.21 billion constant US$ | +26.9% |
| 1989 | 3.20 billion constant US$ | -0.3% |
| 1990 | 3.35 billion constant US$ | +4.6% |
| 1991 | 3.52 billion constant US$ | +5.2% |
| 1992 | 3.88 billion constant US$ | +10.1% |
| 1993 | 3.39 billion constant US$ | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 3.71 billion constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 4.16 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 1996 | 4.65 billion constant US$ | +11.6% |
| 1997 | 5.01 billion constant US$ | +7.7% |
| 1998 | 5.13 billion constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 5.21 billion constant US$ | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 5.29 billion constant US$ | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 5.21 billion constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 6.48 billion constant US$ | +24.5% |
| 2003 | 6.25 billion constant US$ | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 7.09 billion constant US$ | +13.3% |
| 2005 | 9.23 billion constant US$ | +30.2% |
| 2006 | 10.15 billion constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2007 | 12.40 billion constant US$ | +22.1% |
| 2008 | 13.67 billion constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 2009 | 13.18 billion constant US$ | -3.6% |
| 2010 | 12.73 billion constant US$ | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 12.03 billion constant US$ | -5.5% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 12.03 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.03 billion constant US$, 5.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Angola's 12.03 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 13.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.55 billion constant US$ | 1.78 billion constant US$ | 3.21 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.20 billion constant US$ | 3.35 billion constant US$ | 5.21 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.90 billion constant US$ | 5.21 billion constant US$ | 13.67 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.38 billion constant US$ | 12.03 billion constant US$ | 12.73 billion constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Angola?
- Merchandise exports in Angola was 12.03 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 13.67 billion constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.78 billion constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Angola rank for merchandise exports?
- Angola ranks 5th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 130.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.