Merchandise import volume index in Sudan
Sudan: Merchandise import volume index was 164.56 in 1989. ▲ Rising
Latest (1989)
164.56
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
24th
of 45 countries
All-time high
164.98
in 1988
All-time low
100
in 1987
Years of data
6
1984–1989
Merchandise import volume index in Sudan, 1984–1989
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise import volume index in Sudan is 164.56, measured in 1989.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Sudan ranks 24th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Merchandise import volume index in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 126.08 | — |
| 1985 | 139.31 | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 135.47 | -2.8% |
| 1987 | 100 | -26.2% |
| 1988 | 164.98 | +65.0% |
| 1989 | 164.56 | -0.3% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 164.56 is above the median for low income countries, which is 153.18, 1.1× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 164.56 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 87% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Sudan?
- Merchandise import volume index in Sudan was 164.56 in 1989, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 164.98 in 1988.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 in 1987.
- How does Sudan rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Sudan ranks 24th out of 45 countries with data for 1989.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Sudan 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.