Merchandise import volume index in Senegal
Senegal: Merchandise import volume index was 281.97 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
281.97
Change on year
up 8.7%
World rank
12th
of 45 countries
All-time high
339.22
in 2008
All-time low
59.23
in 1994
Years of data
32
1980–2011
Merchandise import volume index in Senegal, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 281.97 for merchandise import volume index in 2011.
That represents a change of up 8.7% on the previous year and up 216.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Senegal peaked at 339.22 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 59.23, in 1994.
Senegal ranks 12th of 45 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise import volume index in Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 91.73 | — |
| 1981 | 91.87 | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 79.07 | -13.9% |
| 1983 | 89.08 | +12.7% |
| 1984 | 81.5 | -8.5% |
| 1985 | 87.01 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 97.57 | +12.1% |
| 1987 | 100 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 88.38 | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 85.88 | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 97.5 | +13.5% |
| 1991 | 98.34 | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 98.05 | -0.3% |
| 1993 | 91.36 | -6.8% |
| 1994 | 59.23 | -35.2% |
| 1995 | 62.29 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | 59.26 | -4.9% |
| 1997 | 70.68 | +19.3% |
| 1998 | 82.99 | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 84.12 | +1.4% |
| 2000 | 78.71 | -6.4% |
| 2001 | 89.01 | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 97.74 | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 118.17 | +20.9% |
| 2004 | 140.58 | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 158.02 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 192.32 | +21.7% |
| 2007 | 219.17 | +14.0% |
| 2008 | 339.22 | +54.8% |
| 2009 | 246.12 | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 259.29 | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 281.97 | +8.7% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 281.97 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 1.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 281.97 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 1.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 89.21 | 79.07 | 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 80.38 | 59.23 | 98.34 | 10 |
| 2000s | 167.91 | 78.71 | 339.22 | 10 |
| 2010s | 270.63 | 259.29 | 281.97 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Senegal?
- Merchandise import volume index in Senegal was 281.97 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 339.22 in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 59.23 in 1994.
- How does Senegal rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Senegal ranks 12th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 216.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.