Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 1.48 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1.48 billion constant US$
Change on year
up 12.6%
World rank
22nd
of 48 countries
All-time high
1.48 billion constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
147.30 million constant US$
in 1992
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Merchandise exports in Ethiopia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Ethiopia recorded 1.48 billion constant US$ for merchandise exports in 2011. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 12.6% on the previous year and up 163.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Ethiopia peaked at 1.48 billion constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 147.30 million constant US$, in 1992.
That places Ethiopia 22nd out of 48 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 378.15 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 375.86 million constant US$ | -0.6% |
| 1986 | 467.80 million constant US$ | +24.5% |
| 1987 | 391.21 million constant US$ | -16.4% |
| 1988 | 408.94 million constant US$ | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 416.50 million constant US$ | +1.8% |
| 1990 | 363.07 million constant US$ | -12.8% |
| 1991 | 279.29 million constant US$ | -23.1% |
| 1992 | 147.30 million constant US$ | -47.3% |
| 1993 | 251.36 million constant US$ | +70.6% |
| 1994 | 291.77 million constant US$ | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 334.81 million constant US$ | +14.8% |
| 1996 | 383.21 million constant US$ | +14.5% |
| 1997 | 521.71 million constant US$ | +36.1% |
| 1998 | 470.82 million constant US$ | -9.8% |
| 1999 | 464.52 million constant US$ | -1.3% |
| 2000 | 559.88 million constant US$ | +20.5% |
| 2001 | 562.06 million constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 2002 | 621.58 million constant US$ | +10.6% |
| 2003 | 659.08 million constant US$ | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 850.19 million constant US$ | +29.0% |
| 2005 | 999.53 million constant US$ | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 1.04 billion constant US$ | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | +10.7% |
| 2008 | 1.16 billion constant US$ | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1.32 billion constant US$ | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | +12.6% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 1.48 billion constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 2.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 1.48 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 1.6× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 406.41 million constant US$ | 375.86 million constant US$ | 467.80 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 350.79 million constant US$ | 147.30 million constant US$ | 521.71 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 876.71 million constant US$ | 559.88 million constant US$ | 1.16 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.40 billion constant US$ | 1.32 billion constant US$ | 1.48 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 19 Equatorial Guinea 2.18 billion constant US$ compare
- 20 Senegal 1.88 billion constant US$ compare
- 21 Mozambique 1.86 billion constant US$ compare
- 23 Namibia 1.27 billion constant US$ compare
- 24 Sierra Leone 1.23 billion constant US$ compare
- 25 Uganda 1.19 billion constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Ethiopia?
- Merchandise exports in Ethiopia was 1.48 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.48 billion constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 147.30 million constant US$ in 1992.
- How does Ethiopia rank for merchandise exports?
- Ethiopia ranks 22nd out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.