Merchandise import price index in South Africa
South Africa: Merchandise import price index was 432.66 in 2009. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import price index in South Africa, 1965–2009
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import price index in South Africa is 432.66, measured in 2009. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and up 352.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import price index in South Africa peaked at 432.66 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
South Africa ranks 3rd of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise import price index in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 9.5 | — |
| 1976 | 10.9 | +14.7% |
| 1977 | 12.9 | +18.3% |
| 1978 | 13.6 | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 15.2 | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 19 | +25.0% |
| 1981 | 21.5 | +13.2% |
| 1982 | 22.8 | +6.0% |
| 1983 | 25.4 | +11.4% |
| 1984 | 29.1 | +14.6% |
| 1985 | 31.1 | +6.9% |
| 1986 | 33.3 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 35.3 | +6.0% |
| 1988 | 38.3 | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 41.8 | +9.1% |
| 1990 | 45.4 | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 49.5 | +9.0% |
| 1992 | 52.4 | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 58.2 | +11.1% |
| 1994 | 64.4 | +10.7% |
| 1995 | 76.1 | +18.2% |
| 1996 | 87.8 | +15.4% |
| 1997 | 107.2 | +22.1% |
| 1998 | 95.3 | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 95.7 | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 100 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 110.4 | +10.4% |
| 2002 | 122.3 | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 153.5 | +25.5% |
| 2004 | 143.2 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 332.72 | +132.3% |
| 2006 | 393.27 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 414.91 | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 425.58 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 432.66 | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 6.21 | 0 | 15.2 | 10 |
| 1980s | 29.76 | 19 | 41.8 | 10 |
| 1990s | 73.2 | 45.4 | 107.2 | 10 |
| 2000s | 262.85 | 100 | 432.66 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 1 Egypt 2,276 compare
- 2 Tanzania, United Republic of 1,586 compare
- 4 Tunisia 309.45 compare
- 5 Congo 307.73 compare
- 6 Guinea-Bissau 296.33 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import price index in South Africa?
- Merchandise import price index in South Africa was 432.66 in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import price index recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 432.66 in 2009.
- What is the lowest merchandise import price index recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does South Africa rank for merchandise import price index?
- South Africa ranks 3rd out of 50 countries with data for 2009.
- Is merchandise import price index rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.