Merchandise import volume index in Eritrea
Eritrea: Merchandise import volume index was 141.8 in 2006. ▲ Rising
Merchandise import volume index in Eritrea, 1992–2006
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Eritrea is 141.8, measured in 2006.
The figure is down 3.5% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Eritrea peaked at 218.6 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 100, in 1992.
That places Eritrea 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2006, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
Merchandise import volume index in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 100 | — |
| 1993 | 105.5 | +5.5% |
| 1994 | 146.6 | +39.0% |
| 1995 | 138.7 | -5.4% |
| 1996 | 176 | +26.9% |
| 1997 | 180.5 | +2.6% |
| 1998 | 199 | +10.2% |
| 1999 | 193.4 | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 188.6 | -2.5% |
| 2001 | 218.6 | +15.9% |
| 2002 | 207.8 | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 214 | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 192.6 | -10.0% |
| 2005 | 147 | -23.7% |
| 2006 | 141.8 | -3.5% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 141.8 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 93% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 141.8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 75% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 154.96 | 100 | 199 | 8 |
| 2000s | 187.2 | 141.8 | 218.6 | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Eritrea?
- Merchandise import volume index in Eritrea was 141.8 in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 218.6 in 2001.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1992.
- How does Eritrea rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Eritrea ranks 27th out of 45 countries with data for 2006.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.