POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Comoros
Comoros: POL and other energy imports (current US$) was -36.00 million current US$ in 2009. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Comoros, 1983–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2009, pol and other energy imports in Comoros stood at -36.00 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and down 1,068.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Comoros peaked at 8.37 million current US$ in 1987 and was at its lowest, -37.40 million current US$, in 2008.
That places Comoros 49th out of 50 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Comoros, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 4.28 million current US$ | — |
| 1984 | 4.79 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 1985 | 3.22 million current US$ | -32.8% |
| 1986 | 4.56 million current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1987 | 8.37 million current US$ | +83.6% |
| 1988 | 3.56 million current US$ | -57.5% |
| 1989 | 2.45 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 1990 | 6.08 million current US$ | +147.8% |
| 1991 | 6.23 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 7.18 million current US$ | +15.3% |
| 1993 | 6.33 million current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1994 | 6.11 million current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 7.74 million current US$ | +26.6% |
| 1996 | 3.93 million current US$ | -49.2% |
| 1997 | 4.00 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1998 | 4.00 million current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1999 | -3.08 million current US$ | -177.0% |
| 2000 | -8.70 million current US$ | +182.5% |
| 2001 | -10.00 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2002 | -11.00 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | -13.60 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2004 | -17.90 million current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2005 | -21.00 million current US$ | +17.3% |
| 2006 | -25.00 million current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2007 | -29.60 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 2008 | -37.40 million current US$ | +26.4% |
| 2009 | -36.00 million current US$ | -3.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's -36.00 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 371.14 million current US$. (24 countries reporting)
- Comoros's -36.00 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147.40 million current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where POL and other energy imports (current US$) in Comoros changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -182.5% | -3.08 million current US$ | -8.70 million current US$ |
| 1999 | -177.0% | 4.00 million current US$ | -3.08 million current US$ |
| 1990 | +147.8% | 2.45 million current US$ | 6.08 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.46 million current US$ | 2.45 million current US$ | 8.37 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1990s | 4.85 million current US$ | -3.08 million current US$ | 7.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -21.02 million current US$ | -37.40 million current US$ | -8.70 million current US$ | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Comoros?
- Pol and other energy imports in Comoros was -36.00 million current US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 8.37 million current US$ in 1987.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was -37.40 million current US$ in 2008.
- How does Comoros rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Comoros ranks 49th out of 50 countries with data for 2009.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Comoros?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1,068.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Comoros data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of POL and other energy imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Petroleum and energy products imports in current US dollars. Values are on cif (includes freight and insurance costs).