Merchandise import volume index in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Merchandise import volume index was 497.44 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Sierra Leone, 1990–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
Sierra Leone recorded 497.44 for merchandise import volume index in 2010. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
That represents a change of up 48.0% on the previous year and up 402.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Sierra Leone peaked at 497.44 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 51.26, in 1999.
Sierra Leone ranks 5th of 45 countries on this measure, 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 Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 100 | — |
| 1991 | 102.26 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 99.95 | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 95.61 | -4.3% |
| 1994 | 96.38 | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 88.56 | -8.1% |
| 1996 | 136.16 | +53.8% |
| 1997 | 59.72 | -56.1% |
| 1998 | 62.64 | +4.9% |
| 1999 | 51.26 | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 99.06 | +93.2% |
| 2001 | 124.04 | +25.2% |
| 2002 | 191.5 | +54.4% |
| 2003 | 190.44 | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 160.47 | -15.7% |
| 2005 | 218.22 | +36.0% |
| 2006 | 260.59 | +19.4% |
| 2007 | 255.06 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 288.5 | +13.1% |
| 2009 | 336.11 | +16.5% |
| 2010 | 497.44 | +48.0% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 497.44 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 3.2× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 497.44 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 2.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 89.25 | 51.26 | 136.16 | 10 |
| 2000s | 212.4 | 99.06 | 336.11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 497.44 | 497.44 | 497.44 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Sierra Leone?
- Merchandise import volume index in Sierra Leone was 497.44 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 497.44 in 2010.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.26 in 1999.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Sierra Leone ranks 5th out of 45 countries with data for 2010.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 402.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.