Merchandise import volume index in Rwanda
Rwanda: Merchandise import volume index was 268.89 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Rwanda, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 268.89 for merchandise import volume index in 2011. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 211.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Rwanda peaked at 268.89 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 59.84, in 1995.
Rwanda ranks 14th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 102.81 | — |
| 1986 | 117.9 | +14.7% |
| 1987 | 100 | -15.2% |
| 1988 | 101.6 | +1.6% |
| 1989 | 98.04 | -3.5% |
| 1990 | 83.73 | -14.6% |
| 1991 | 85.32 | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 87.62 | +2.7% |
| 1993 | 100.77 | +15.0% |
| 1994 | 130.09 | +29.1% |
| 1995 | 59.84 | -54.0% |
| 1996 | 60.62 | +1.3% |
| 1997 | 75.41 | +24.4% |
| 1998 | 77.67 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 81.32 | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 83.93 | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 86.36 | +2.9% |
| 2002 | 80.73 | -6.5% |
| 2003 | 81.17 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 89.47 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 112.8 | +26.1% |
| 2006 | 143.27 | +27.0% |
| 2007 | 187.73 | +31.0% |
| 2008 | 225.64 | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 249.85 | +10.7% |
| 2010 | 258.94 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 268.89 | +3.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 268.89 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 1.8× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 268.89 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 1.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 104.07 | 98.04 | 117.9 | 5 |
| 1990s | 84.24 | 59.84 | 130.09 | 10 |
| 2000s | 134.09 | 80.73 | 249.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 263.91 | 258.94 | 268.89 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Rwanda?
- Merchandise import volume index in Rwanda was 268.89 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 268.89 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.84 in 1995.
- How does Rwanda rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Rwanda ranks 14th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.