Merchandise import volume index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Merchandise import volume index was 130.58 in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
130.58
Change on year
up 58.0%
World rank
31st
of 45 countries
All-time high
389.19
in 1981
All-time low
38.66
in 1968
Years of data
33
1965–1997
Merchandise import volume index in Nigeria, 1965–1997
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Nigeria is 130.58, measured in 1997.
The figure is up 58.0% on the previous year and up 30.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Nigeria peaked at 389.19 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 38.66, in 1968.
That places Nigeria 31st out of 45 countries with data for 1997, putting it 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 52.06 | — |
| 1966 | 42.49 | -18.4% |
| 1967 | 39.47 | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 38.66 | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 44.54 | +15.2% |
| 1970 | 72.45 | +62.6% |
| 1971 | 84.37 | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 82.64 | -2.0% |
| 1973 | 85.58 | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 93.06 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 174.74 | +87.8% |
| 1976 | 277.12 | +58.6% |
| 1977 | 345.64 | +24.7% |
| 1978 | 317.68 | -8.1% |
| 1979 | 317.33 | -0.1% |
| 1980 | 351.35 | +10.7% |
| 1981 | 389.19 | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 326.59 | -16.1% |
| 1983 | 237.28 | -27.3% |
| 1984 | 187.73 | -20.9% |
| 1985 | 173.99 | -7.3% |
| 1986 | 177.38 | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 100 | -43.6% |
| 1988 | 92.36 | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 95.03 | +2.9% |
| 1990 | 108.22 | +13.9% |
| 1991 | 118.61 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 128.51 | +8.4% |
| 1993 | 120.42 | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 90.57 | -24.8% |
| 1995 | 105.78 | +16.8% |
| 1996 | 82.63 | -21.9% |
| 1997 | 130.58 | +58.0% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 130.58 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 58% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 130.58 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 69% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 43.44 | 38.66 | 52.06 | 5 |
| 1970s | 185.06 | 72.45 | 345.64 | 10 |
| 1980s | 213.09 | 92.36 | 389.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.66 | 82.63 | 130.58 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Nigeria?
- Merchandise import volume index in Nigeria was 130.58 in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 389.19 in 1981.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.66 in 1968.
- How does Nigeria rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Nigeria ranks 31st out of 45 countries with data for 1997.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.