Merchandise import price index in Tanzania
Tanzania: Merchandise import price index was 1,586 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
1,586
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
2nd
of 50 countries
All-time high
1.36 billion
in 1995
All-time low
115.36
in 1981
Years of data
23
1981–2011
Merchandise import price index in Tanzania, 1981–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Tanzania recorded 1,586 for merchandise import price index in 2011.
The figure is down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import price index in Tanzania peaked at 1.36 billion in 1995 and was at its lowest, 115.36, in 1981.
That places Tanzania 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Tanzania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 115.36 | — |
| 1990 | 1.36 billion | +1176611230.2% |
| 1991 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.36 billion | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,761 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,761 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,586 | -9.9% |
| 2011 | 1,586 | +0.0% |
Tanzania compared with similar countries
- Tanzania's 1,586 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 175.76, 9.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tanzania's 1,586 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 155.08, 10.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 115.36 | 115.36 | 115.36 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.36 billion | 1.36 billion | 1.36 billion | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,761 | 1,761 | 1,761 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,586 | 1,586 | 1,586 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import price index in Tanzania?
- Merchandise import price index in Tanzania was 1,586 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import price index recorded in Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 billion in 1995.
- What is the lowest merchandise import price index recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 115.36 in 1981.
- How does Tanzania rank for merchandise import price index?
- Tanzania ranks 2nd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import price index rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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.