Merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Merchandise import volume index was 212.26 in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1965–2008
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria is 212.26, measured in 2008. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.6% on the previous year and up 77.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 212.26 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 9, in 1965.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 9 | — |
| 1966 | 11.03 | +22.6% |
| 1967 | 10.51 | -4.8% |
| 1968 | 10.78 | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 10.74 | -0.4% |
| 1970 | 13.24 | +23.3% |
| 1971 | 15.59 | +17.7% |
| 1972 | 17.32 | +11.0% |
| 1973 | 17.45 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 19.23 | +10.2% |
| 1975 | 53.2 | +176.7% |
| 1976 | 61.37 | +15.3% |
| 1977 | 56.92 | -7.2% |
| 1978 | 66.44 | +16.7% |
| 1979 | 62.01 | -6.7% |
| 1980 | 69.76 | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 89 | +27.6% |
| 1982 | 95.31 | +7.1% |
| 1983 | 88.38 | -7.3% |
| 1984 | 98.42 | +11.4% |
| 1985 | 97.15 | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 95.53 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 100 | +4.7% |
| 1988 | 104.68 | +4.7% |
| 1989 | 108.01 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 107.94 | -0.1% |
| 1991 | 106.34 | -1.5% |
| 1992 | 104.83 | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 100.96 | -3.7% |
| 1994 | 103.84 | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 102.57 | -1.2% |
| 1996 | 112.92 | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 122.53 | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 119.8 | -2.2% |
| 1999 | 122.14 | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 109.81 | -10.1% |
| 2001 | 113.34 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 124.23 | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 124.77 | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 131.04 | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 147.12 | +12.3% |
| 2006 | 143.27 | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 185.18 | +29.3% |
| 2008 | 212.26 | +14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.41 | 9 | 11.03 | 5 |
| 1970s | 38.28 | 13.24 | 66.44 | 10 |
| 1980s | 94.62 | 69.76 | 108.01 | 10 |
| 1990s | 110.39 | 100.96 | 122.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 143.45 | 109.81 | 212.26 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- 1 Mauritania 348.35 million compare
- 2 Ghana 777.89 compare
- 3 Seychelles 560.1 compare
- 4 Angola 511.01 compare
- 5 Sierra Leone 497.44 compare
More trade data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Net long-term borrowing -317.19 million BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 508.37 million FAO, current US$ (2011)
- Food imports excluding fish 20.68 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 7.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 22.24 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 21.82 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 25.21 billion FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 498.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 1.75 million FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 233.04 billion current US$ (2011)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Merchandise import volume index in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 212.26 in 2008, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 212.26 in 2008.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 1965.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 5 groups with data for 2008.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and 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.