Merchandise import volume index in Kenya

Kenya: Merchandise import volume index was 271.7 in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)
271.7
Change on year
up 52.3%
World rank
13th
of 45 countries
All-time high
552.23
in 1981
All-time low
9
in 1965
Years of data
46
1965–2010

Merchandise import volume index in Kenya, 1965–2010

0200400600196519872010

Source: World Bank country economists.

Analysis

Kenya recorded 271.7 for merchandise import volume index in 2010.

That represents a change of up 52.3% on the previous year and up 160.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Kenya peaked at 552.23 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1965.

Kenya ranks 13th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10.41 9 11.03 5
1970s 26.54 13.24 58.47 10
1980s 284.08 74.09 552.23 10
1990s 132.69 77.03 226.36 10
2000s 137.9 91.34 200.2 10
2010s 271.7 271.7 271.7 1

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 10 Morocco 339.11 compare
  2. 11 Madagascar 290.29 compare
  3. 12 Senegal 281.97 compare
  4. 14 Rwanda 268.89 compare
  5. 15 Sao Tome and Principe 260.98 compare
  6. 16 Tunisia 260.24 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise import volume index in Kenya?
Merchandise import volume index in Kenya was 271.7 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 552.23 in 1981.
What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1965.
How does Kenya rank for merchandise import volume index?
Kenya ranks 13th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 160.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya 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

Indicator
Merchandise import volume index
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
50 places, 1,334 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.