Merchandise Terms of Trade in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Merchandise Terms of Trade was 100.04 1987 = 100 in 2000. ▬ Flat
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Central African Republic, 1987–2000
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic is 100.04 1987 = 100, measured in 2000.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and down 9.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic peaked at 122.53 1987 = 100 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 61.04 1987 = 100, in 1987.
That places Central African Republic 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2000, putting it in the middle of the range.
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 61.04 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1988 | 122.53 1987 = 100 | +100.7% |
| 1989 | 114.81 1987 = 100 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 110.53 1987 = 100 | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 101.45 1987 = 100 | -8.2% |
| 1992 | 100.71 1987 = 100 | -0.7% |
| 1993 | 114.56 1987 = 100 | +13.8% |
| 1994 | 117.16 1987 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 113.37 1987 = 100 | -3.2% |
| 1996 | 90.01 1987 = 100 | -20.6% |
| 1997 | 99.96 1987 = 100 | +11.1% |
| 1998 | 102.89 1987 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1999 | 103.36 1987 = 100 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | -3.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99.46 1987 = 100 | 61.04 1987 = 100 | 122.53 1987 = 100 | 3 |
| 1990s | 105.4 1987 = 100 | 90.01 1987 = 100 | 117.16 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 100.04 1987 = 100 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic?
- Merchandise terms of trade in Central African Republic was 100.04 1987 = 100 in 2000, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 122.53 1987 = 100 in 1988.
- What is the lowest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.04 1987 = 100 in 1987.
- How does Central African Republic rank for merchandise terms of trade?
- Central African Republic ranks 25th out of 50 countries with data for 2000.
- Is merchandise terms of trade rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise Terms of Trade (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net barter (merchandise) terms of trade (1987 = 100) are the ratio of the export price index to the corresponding import price index measured relative to the base year of 1987.