Merchandise import volume index in Nigeria
Nigeria: Merchandise import volume index was 130.58 in 1997. ◆ Volatile
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.
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 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
More trade data for Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 128.67 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Lead time to export, median case 3 days (2018)
- Food imports excluding fish 5.14 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 5.64 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 1.88 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 5.87 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 1.16 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 100,000 FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 259 FAO, tonnes (2010)
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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About this data
Total merchandise imports volume index with 1987=100.