Merchandise import volume index in Burundi
Burundi: Merchandise import volume index was 80.71 in 2002. ▼ Falling
Merchandise import volume index in Burundi, 1980–2002
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Burundi is 80.71, measured in 2002.
That represents a change of up 15.3% on the previous year and down 13.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Burundi peaked at 120.71 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 49.8, in 1996.
That places Burundi 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 23 years of available data.
Merchandise import volume index in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 69.76 | — |
| 1981 | 67.75 | -2.9% |
| 1982 | 90.62 | +33.8% |
| 1983 | 86.41 | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 98.42 | +13.9% |
| 1985 | 116.82 | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 120.71 | +3.3% |
| 1987 | 100 | -17.2% |
| 1988 | 98.13 | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 88.71 | -9.6% |
| 1990 | 101.88 | +14.9% |
| 1991 | 106.34 | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 93.22 | -12.3% |
| 1993 | 95.48 | +2.4% |
| 1994 | 99.53 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 95.95 | -3.6% |
| 1996 | 49.8 | -48.1% |
| 1997 | 53.13 | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 73.66 | +38.6% |
| 1999 | 54.7 | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 65.25 | +19.3% |
| 2001 | 69.97 | +7.2% |
| 2002 | 80.71 | +15.3% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 80.71 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 53% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 80.71 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 43% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 93.73 | 67.75 | 120.71 | 10 |
| 1990s | 82.37 | 49.8 | 106.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.97 | 65.25 | 80.71 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 38 Central African Republic 100.06 compare
- 39 South Africa 97.03 compare
- 40 Botswana 92.13 compare
- 42 Equatorial Guinea 75.88 compare
- 43 Tanzania 69.89 compare
- 44 Chad 50.24 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Burundi?
- Merchandise import volume index in Burundi was 80.71 in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 120.71 in 1986.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 49.8 in 1996.
- How does Burundi rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Burundi ranks 41st out of 45 countries with data for 2002.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise import volume index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.