Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Merchandise exports (constant US$) was 45.40 million constant US$ in 2001. ▼ Falling
Merchandise exports in Gambia, 1987–2001
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2001, merchandise exports in Gambia stood at 45.40 million constant US$. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 21.8% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Gambia peaked at 96.58 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 45.40 million constant US$, in 2001.
That places Gambia 41st out of 48 countries with data for 2001, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Merchandise exports (constant US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 74.45 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 73.36 million constant US$ | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 72.34 million constant US$ | -1.4% |
| 1990 | 81.16 million constant US$ | +12.2% |
| 1991 | 90.85 million constant US$ | +11.9% |
| 1992 | 96.58 million constant US$ | +6.3% |
| 1993 | 85.23 million constant US$ | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 71.67 million constant US$ | -15.9% |
| 1995 | 67.25 million constant US$ | -6.2% |
| 1996 | 61.87 million constant US$ | -8.0% |
| 1997 | 56.97 million constant US$ | -7.9% |
| 1998 | 67.56 million constant US$ | +18.6% |
| 1999 | 59.39 million constant US$ | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 58.09 million constant US$ | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 45.40 million constant US$ | -21.8% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 45.40 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 7% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 45.40 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 5% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.38 million constant US$ | 72.34 million constant US$ | 74.45 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 73.85 million constant US$ | 56.97 million constant US$ | 96.58 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.74 million constant US$ | 45.40 million constant US$ | 58.09 million constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Gambia?
- Merchandise exports in Gambia was 45.40 million constant US$ in 2001, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 96.58 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.40 million constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Gambia rank for merchandise exports?
- Gambia ranks 41st out of 48 countries with data for 2001.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia 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.