Merchandise import volume index in Kenya
Kenya: Merchandise import volume index was 271.7 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Kenya, 1965–2010
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.
Merchandise import volume index in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 | — |
| 1966 | 11.03 | +22.6% |
| 1967 | 10.51 | -4.8% |
| 1968 | 10.78 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 10.74 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 13.24 | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 15.59 | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 17.32 | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 17.45 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 19.23 | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 14.67 | -23.7% |
| 1976 | 30.86 | +110.3% |
| 1977 | 34.77 | +12.6% |
| 1978 | 43.8 | +26.0% |
| 1979 | 58.47 | +33.5% |
| 1980 | 74.09 | +26.7% |
| 1981 | 552.23 | +645.4% |
| 1982 | 384.4 | -30.4% |
| 1983 | 247.86 | -35.5% |
| 1984 | 283.43 | +14.4% |
| 1985 | 223.47 | -21.2% |
| 1986 | 270.23 | +20.9% |
| 1987 | 296.88 | +9.9% |
| 1988 | 298.63 | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 209.61 | -29.8% |
| 1990 | 226.36 | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 172.09 | -24.0% |
| 1992 | 141.68 | -17.7% |
| 1993 | 77.03 | -45.6% |
| 1994 | 106.96 | +38.9% |
| 1995 | 121.16 | +13.3% |
| 1996 | 125.46 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 128.21 | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 126.8 | -1.1% |
| 1999 | 101.17 | -20.2% |
| 2000 | 104.28 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | 100 | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 91.34 | -8.7% |
| 2003 | 115.98 | +27.0% |
| 2004 | 131.04 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 147.24 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 140.67 | -4.5% |
| 2007 | 169.9 | +20.8% |
| 2008 | 200.2 | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 178.4 | -10.9% |
| 2010 | 271.7 | +52.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 271.7 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 1.2× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 271.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise import volume index in Kenya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +645.4% | 74.09 | 552.23 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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
Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.