POL and other energy imports in Gambia
Gambia: POL and other energy imports was 64.60 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
POL and other energy imports in Gambia, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, pol and other energy imports in Gambia stood at 64.60 million current US$. That is the highest value across all 27 years on record.
The figure is up 1.7% on the previous year and up 231.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pol and other energy imports in Gambia peaked at 64.60 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 6.54 million current US$, in 1986.
Gambia ranks 34th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
POL and other energy imports in Gambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 9.58 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 6.54 million current US$ | -31.8% |
| 1987 | 7.21 million current US$ | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 6.62 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 1989 | 13.09 million current US$ | +97.5% |
| 1990 | 19.22 million current US$ | +46.9% |
| 1991 | 23.04 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1992 | 27.13 million current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1993 | 28.02 million current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1994 | 29.65 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1995 | 44.78 million current US$ | +51.0% |
| 1996 | 40.25 million current US$ | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 29.20 million current US$ | -27.4% |
| 1998 | 23.38 million current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1999 | 24.77 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 24.64 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 19.46 million current US$ | -21.0% |
| 2002 | 21.96 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2003 | 16.00 million current US$ | -27.1% |
| 2004 | 33.80 million current US$ | +111.2% |
| 2005 | 45.30 million current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2006 | 56.20 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 2007 | 60.70 million current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2008 | 61.40 million current US$ | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 62.30 million current US$ | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 63.50 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 64.60 million current US$ | +1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 8.61 million current US$ | 6.54 million current US$ | 13.09 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 28.94 million current US$ | 19.22 million current US$ | 44.78 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.18 million current US$ | 16.00 million current US$ | 62.30 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.05 million current US$ | 63.50 million current US$ | 64.60 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pol and other energy imports in Gambia?
- Pol and other energy imports in Gambia was 64.60 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest pol and other energy imports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 64.60 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest pol and other energy imports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.54 million current US$ in 1986.
- How does Gambia rank for pol and other energy imports?
- Gambia ranks 34th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is pol and other energy imports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 231.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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).