Merchandise import price index in Botswana
Botswana: Merchandise import price index was 287.58 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import price index in Botswana, 1990–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import price index in Botswana is 287.58, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 132.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import price index in Botswana peaked at 333.45 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 84.19, in 1991.
That places Botswana 7th out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 94.33 | 84.19 | 111.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 197.9 | 123.72 | 333.45 | 10 |
| 2010s | 286.86 | 286.13 | 287.58 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
More trade data for Botswana
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 2.63 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 523.89 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 698.14 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 78.22 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 291,999 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 243.79 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 2.30 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 4,707 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 5.07 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import price index in Botswana?
- Merchandise import price index in Botswana was 287.58 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import price index recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 333.45 in 2009.
- What is the lowest merchandise import price index recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 84.19 in 1991.
- How does Botswana rank for merchandise import price index?
- Botswana ranks 7th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import price index rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 132.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise import price index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total merchandise imports price index with 1987=100.