Merchandise import volume index in Egypt
Egypt: Merchandise import volume index was 134.7 in 2005. ▲ Rising
Merchandise import volume index in Egypt, 1987–2005
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Egypt is 134.7, measured in 2005.
That represents a change of up 7.5% on the previous year and up 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Egypt peaked at 188.26 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 89.37, in 1987.
Egypt ranks 29th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Merchandise import volume index in Egypt, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 89.37 | — |
| 1988 | 107.34 | +20.1% |
| 1989 | 109.5 | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 117.02 | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 114.94 | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 100 | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 106.34 | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 103.05 | -3.1% |
| 1995 | 117.19 | +13.7% |
| 1996 | 126.55 | +8.0% |
| 1997 | 141.23 | +11.6% |
| 1998 | 170.75 | +20.9% |
| 1999 | 178.41 | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 188.26 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 165.62 | -12.0% |
| 2002 | 160.93 | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 129.64 | -19.4% |
| 2004 | 125.29 | -3.4% |
| 2005 | 134.7 | +7.5% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 134.7 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 60% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 134.7 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 153.53, 88% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 102.07 | 89.37 | 109.5 | 3 |
| 1990s | 127.55 | 100 | 178.41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 150.74 | 125.29 | 188.26 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Egypt?
- Merchandise import volume index in Egypt was 134.7 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 188.26 in 2000.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 89.37 in 1987.
- How does Egypt rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Egypt ranks 29th out of 45 countries with data for 2005.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Egypt 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.