Merchandise import volume index in Zambia
Zambia: Merchandise import volume index was 478.99 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise import volume index in Zambia, 1983–2011
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise import volume index in Zambia stood at 478.99. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.1% on the previous year and up 188.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise import volume index in Zambia peaked at 478.99 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 94.99, in 1986.
That places Zambia 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 116.23 | 94.99 | 134.77 | 7 |
| 1990s | 135.77 | 120.53 | 167 | 9 |
| 2000s | 224.19 | 123.56 | 341.04 | 10 |
| 2010s | 430.88 | 382.78 | 478.99 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More trade data for Zambia
- Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
- Pesticides imports 35.28 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Food imports excluding fish 195.74 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Total agricultural imports 246.25 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports 8.28 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal imports quantity 17,474 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Total agricultural exports 494.74 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports 64.19 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
- Cereal exports quantity 124,700 FAO, tonnes (2010)
- Merchandise exports, WB 8.68 billion current US$ (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise import volume index in Zambia?
- Merchandise import volume index in Zambia was 478.99 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise import volume index recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 478.99 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise import volume index recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 94.99 in 1986.
- How does Zambia rank for merchandise import volume index?
- Zambia ranks 7th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise import volume index rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 188.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.