Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Merchandise import volume index was 100.06 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)
100.06
Change on year
up 4.7%
World rank
38th
of 45 countries
All-time high
157.78
in 1990
All-time low
79.66
in 2003
Years of data
24
1987–2010

Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic, 1987–2010

0501001501987199820101987: 85.31988: 132.51989: 1371990: 157.81991: 123.21992: 124.81993: 124.81994: 115.41995: 118.61996: 92.91997: 102.51998: 108.91999: 102.62000: 1002001: 892002: 95.22003: 79.72004: 812005: 90.52006: 97.82007: 100.62008: 100.52009: 95.62010: 100.1

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

In 2010, merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic stood at 100.06.

That represents a change of up 4.7% on the previous year and up 0.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic peaked at 157.78 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 79.66, in 2003.

Central African Republic ranks 38th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 118.26 85.27 137.04 3
1990s 117.15 92.88 157.78 10
2000s 92.99 79.66 100.59 10
2010s 100.06 100.06 100.06 1

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 35 Malawi 107.84 compare
  2. 36 Guinea-Bissau 106.66 compare
  3. 37 Cabo Verde 104.5 compare
  4. 39 South Africa 97.03 compare
  5. 40 Botswana 92.13 compare
  6. 41 Burundi 80.71 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic?
Merchandise import volume index in Central African Republic was 100.06 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 157.78 in 1990.
What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 79.66 in 2003.
How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise import volume index?
Central African Republic ranks 38th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 0.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Central African Republic 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

Indicator
Merchandise import volume index
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
50 places, 1,334 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.