Merchandise Terms of Trade in Tunisia
Tunisia: Merchandise Terms of Trade was 14,193 1987 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Tunisia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.
Analysis
In 2011, merchandise terms of trade in Tunisia stood at 14,193 1987 = 100. That is the highest value across all 28 years on record.
The figure is up 9,916.4% on the previous year and up 9,916.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise terms of trade in Tunisia peaked at 14,193 1987 = 100 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 86.62 1987 = 100, in 1993.
That places Tunisia 1st out of 50 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise Terms of Trade in Tunisia, year by year
| Year | 1987 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 114.21 1987 = 100 | — |
| 1985 | 110.62 1987 = 100 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 97.55 1987 = 100 | -11.8% |
| 1987 | 100 1987 = 100 | +2.5% |
| 1988 | 92.91 1987 = 100 | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 94.51 1987 = 100 | +1.7% |
| 1990 | 90.11 1987 = 100 | -4.7% |
| 1991 | 102.14 1987 = 100 | +13.4% |
| 1992 | 88.87 1987 = 100 | -13.0% |
| 1993 | 86.62 1987 = 100 | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 103.61 1987 = 100 | +19.6% |
| 1995 | 100.39 1987 = 100 | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 100.5 1987 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 101.79 1987 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 102.66 1987 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 103.53 1987 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +36.9% |
| 2001 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 14,193 1987 = 100 | +9916.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 101.63 1987 = 100 | 92.91 1987 = 100 | 114.21 1987 = 100 | 6 |
| 1990s | 98.02 1987 = 100 | 86.62 1987 = 100 | 103.61 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 141.69 1987 = 100 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,167 1987 = 100 | 141.69 1987 = 100 | 14,193 1987 = 100 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise terms of trade in Tunisia?
- Merchandise terms of trade in Tunisia was 14,193 1987 = 100 in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 14,193 1987 = 100 in 2011.
- What is the lowest merchandise terms of trade recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 86.62 1987 = 100 in 1993.
- How does Tunisia rank for merchandise terms of trade?
- Tunisia ranks 1st out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is merchandise terms of trade rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9,916.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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About this data
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.