Merchandise import volume index in Comoros
Comoros: Merchandise import volume index was 131.18 in 1996. ▲ Rising
Merchandise import volume index in Comoros, 1983–1996
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 1996, merchandise import volume index in Comoros stood at 131.18.
The figure is down 30.9% on the previous year and up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Comoros peaked at 235.46 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1987.
That places Comoros 30th out of 45 countries with data for 1996, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.
Merchandise import volume index in Comoros, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 122.42 | — |
| 1984 | 117.04 | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 235.46 | +101.2% |
| 1986 | 108.26 | -54.0% |
| 1987 | 100 | -7.6% |
| 1988 | 128.11 | +28.1% |
| 1989 | 159.35 | +24.4% |
| 1990 | 126.18 | -20.8% |
| 1991 | 132.86 | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 154.82 | +16.5% |
| 1993 | 137.86 | -11.0% |
| 1994 | 131.97 | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 189.87 | +43.9% |
| 1996 | 131.18 | -30.9% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 131.18 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 131.18 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 69% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 138.66 | 100 | 235.46 | 7 |
| 1990s | 143.53 | 126.18 | 189.87 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Comoros?
- Merchandise import volume index in Comoros was 131.18 in 1996, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 235.46 in 1985.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Comoros rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Comoros ranks 30th out of 45 countries with data for 1996.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Comoros 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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Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.