Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 20.47 million constant US$ in 2000. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Cape Verde, 1987–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Cape Verde is 20.47 million constant US$, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 398.7% on the previous year and up 390.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Cape Verde peaked at 21.79 million constant US$ in 1997 and was at its lowest, 2.82 million constant US$, in 1988.
Cape Verde ranks 44th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7.78 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 2.82 million constant US$ | -63.7% |
| 1989 | 5.61 million constant US$ | +98.7% |
| 1990 | 4.18 million constant US$ | -25.6% |
| 1991 | 3.23 million constant US$ | -22.6% |
| 1992 | 3.35 million constant US$ | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 2.87 million constant US$ | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 13.91 million constant US$ | +385.4% |
| 1995 | 15.53 million constant US$ | +11.6% |
| 1996 | 18.48 million constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 1997 | 21.79 million constant US$ | +17.9% |
| 1998 | 12.48 million constant US$ | -42.7% |
| 1999 | 4.10 million constant US$ | -67.1% |
| 2000 | 20.47 million constant US$ | +398.7% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 20.47 million constant US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3.53 billion constant US$, 1% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 20.47 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 2% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Cape Verde changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +398.7% | 4.10 million constant US$ | 20.47 million constant US$ |
| 1994 | +385.4% | 2.87 million constant US$ | 13.91 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.40 million constant US$ | 2.82 million constant US$ | 7.78 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 9.99 million constant US$ | 2.87 million constant US$ | 21.79 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.47 million constant US$ | 20.47 million constant US$ | 20.47 million constant US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Cape Verde?
- Merchandise exports in Cape Verde was 20.47 million constant US$ in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 21.79 million constant US$ in 1997.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.82 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Cape Verde rank for merchandise exports?
- Cape Verde ranks 44th out of 48 countries with data for 2000.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 390.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.