Merchandise exports in Congo
Congo: Merchandise exports was 805.69 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Congo, 1965–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Congo recorded 805.69 million constant US$ for merchandise exports in 2011.
That represents a change of down 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Congo peaked at 2.12 billion constant US$ in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 29th of 48 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1984 | 1.31 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 1.18 billion constant US$ | -10.3% |
| 1986 | 700.12 million constant US$ | -40.7% |
| 1987 | 876.69 million constant US$ | +25.2% |
| 1988 | 934.00 million constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 1989 | 2.12 billion constant US$ | +127.4% |
| 1990 | 1.39 billion constant US$ | -34.6% |
| 1991 | 1.23 billion constant US$ | -11.6% |
| 1992 | 1.42 billion constant US$ | +15.4% |
| 1993 | 1.47 billion constant US$ | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 694.96 million constant US$ | -52.8% |
| 1995 | 911.29 million constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 847.63 million constant US$ | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 853.99 million constant US$ | +0.8% |
| 1998 | 889.59 million constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 924.55 million constant US$ | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 805.69 million constant US$ | -12.9% |
| 2009 | 805.69 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 805.69 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 805.69 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 805.69 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.03 billion constant US$, 40% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Congo's 805.69 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 88% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +127.4% | 934.00 million constant US$ | 2.12 billion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 712.90 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 2.12 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.06 billion constant US$ | 694.96 million constant US$ | 1.47 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 805.69 million constant US$ | 805.69 million constant US$ | 805.69 million constant US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 805.69 million constant US$ | 805.69 million constant US$ | 805.69 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Congo?
- Merchandise exports in Congo was 805.69 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 billion constant US$ in 1989.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for merchandise exports?
- Congo ranks 29th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.