Merchandise import volume index in Mauritania
Mauritania: Merchandise import volume index was 348.35 million in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Mauritania, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise import volume index in Mauritania stood at 348.35 million.
The figure is up 17.0% on the previous year and up 215.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Mauritania peaked at 400.95 million in 2008 and was at its lowest, 74.16 million, in 1994.
That places Mauritania 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise import volume index in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 94.29 million | — |
| 1986 | 111.03 million | +17.7% |
| 1987 | 100.00 million | -9.9% |
| 1988 | 84.59 million | -15.4% |
| 1989 | 83.35 million | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 90.14 million | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 86.34 million | -4.2% |
| 1992 | 91.90 million | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 83.49 million | -9.1% |
| 1994 | 74.16 million | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 95.97 million | +29.4% |
| 1996 | 92.54 million | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 86.58 million | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 98.76 million | +14.1% |
| 1999 | 95.43 million | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 101.35 million | +6.2% |
| 2001 | 110.41 million | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 113.03 million | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 128.26 million | +13.5% |
| 2004 | 120.50 million | -6.1% |
| 2005 | 120.50 million | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 131.15 million | +8.8% |
| 2007 | 340.49 million | +159.6% |
| 2008 | 400.95 million | +17.8% |
| 2009 | 237.78 million | -40.7% |
| 2010 | 297.65 million | +25.2% |
| 2011 | 348.35 million | +17.0% |
Mauritania compared with similar countries
- Mauritania's 348.35 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 1546176.8× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mauritania's 348.35 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 1845073.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise import volume index in Mauritania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +159.6% | 131.15 million | 340.49 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 94.65 million | 83.35 million | 111.03 million | 5 |
| 1990s | 89.53 million | 74.16 million | 98.76 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 180.44 million | 101.35 million | 400.95 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 323.00 million | 297.65 million | 348.35 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Mauritania?
- Merchandise import volume index in Mauritania was 348.35 million in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 400.95 million in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.16 million in 1994.
- How does Mauritania rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Mauritania ranks 1st out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 215.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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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Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.