Merchandise import volume index in Congo
Congo: Merchandise import volume index was 232.41 in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2006, merchandise import volume index in Congo stood at 232.41.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Congo peaked at 242.62 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1965.
That places Congo 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise import volume index in Congo, 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 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 86.06 | — |
| 1985 | 94.27 | +9.5% |
| 1986 | 76.46 | -18.9% |
| 1987 | 100 | +30.8% |
| 1988 | 104.68 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 101.23 | -3.3% |
| 1990 | 93.23 | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 91.46 | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 76.37 | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 100.96 | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 111.97 | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 110.73 | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 242.62 | +119.1% |
| 1997 | 169.1 | -30.3% |
| 1998 | 154.39 | -8.7% |
| 1999 | 145.44 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 170.6 | +17.3% |
| 2001 | 174.18 | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 190.21 | +9.2% |
| 2003 | 198.19 | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 214.05 | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 223.04 | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 232.41 | +4.2% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 232.41 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 1.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Congo's 232.41 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 1.2× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise import volume index in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +119.1% | 110.73 | 242.62 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.27 | 0 | 104.68 | 10 |
| 1990s | 129.63 | 76.37 | 242.62 | 10 |
| 2000s | 200.38 | 170.6 | 232.41 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Congo?
- Merchandise import volume index in Congo was 232.41 in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 242.62 in 1996.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Congo ranks 17th out of 45 countries with data for 2006.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.