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.
Merchandise import volume index in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 130.59 | — |
| 1984 | 115.27 | -11.7% |
| 1985 | 134.77 | +16.9% |
| 1986 | 94.99 | -29.5% |
| 1987 | 100 | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 110.68 | +10.7% |
| 1989 | 127.28 | +15.0% |
| 1990 | 120.82 | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 126.91 | +5.0% |
| 1992 | 167 | +31.6% |
| 1994 | 126.75 | -24.1% |
| 1995 | 140.48 | +10.8% |
| 1996 | 128.53 | -8.5% |
| 1997 | 159.69 | +24.2% |
| 1998 | 131.19 | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 120.53 | -8.1% |
| 2000 | 123.56 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 165.88 | +34.3% |
| 2002 | 158.47 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 164.15 | +3.6% |
| 2004 | 198.3 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 218.2 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 251.13 | +15.1% |
| 2007 | 328.34 | +30.7% |
| 2008 | 341.04 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 292.78 | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 382.78 | +30.7% |
| 2011 | 478.99 | +25.1% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 478.99 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 225.3, 2.1× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 478.99 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 188.8, 2.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
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 |
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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.