Merchandise import volume index in Gambia
Gambia: Merchandise import volume index was 126.09 in 2004. ▬ Flat
Latest (2004)
126.09
Change on year
up 19.6%
World rank
33rd
of 45 countries
All-time high
176.86
in 1992
All-time low
95.86
in 1988
Years of data
18
1987–2004
Merchandise import volume index in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2004, merchandise import volume index in Gambia stood at 126.09.
The figure is up 19.6% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Gambia peaked at 176.86 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 95.86, in 1988.
That places Gambia 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
Merchandise import volume index in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 100 | — |
| 1988 | 95.86 | -4.1% |
| 1989 | 105.52 | +10.1% |
| 1990 | 121.92 | +15.5% |
| 1991 | 155.13 | +27.2% |
| 1992 | 176.86 | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 174.28 | -1.5% |
| 1994 | 149.25 | -14.4% |
| 1995 | 167.34 | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 145.99 | -12.8% |
| 1997 | 132.14 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 152.12 | +15.1% |
| 1999 | 139.24 | -8.5% |
| 2000 | 135.66 | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 104.65 | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 115.15 | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 105.43 | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 126.09 | +19.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 126.09 is below the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 82% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 126.09 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 67% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 100.46 | 95.86 | 105.52 | 3 |
| 1990s | 151.43 | 121.92 | 176.86 | 10 |
| 2000s | 117.4 | 104.65 | 135.66 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Gambia?
- Merchandise import volume index in Gambia was 126.09 in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 176.86 in 1992.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 95.86 in 1988.
- How does Gambia rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Gambia ranks 33rd out of 45 countries with data for 2004.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Gambia 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.