Primary commodities exports in Angola
Angola: Primary commodities exports was 13.44 billion constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
13.44 billion constant US$
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
2nd
of 35 countries
All-time high
15.13 billion constant US$
in 2008
All-time low
1.61 billion constant US$
in 1985
Years of data
27
1985–2011
Primary commodities exports in Angola, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for primary commodities exports in Angola is 13.44 billion constant US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 106.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Angola peaked at 15.13 billion constant US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.61 billion constant US$, in 1985.
Angola ranks 2nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary commodities exports in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1.61 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 1.86 billion constant US$ | +15.8% |
| 1987 | 2.43 billion constant US$ | +30.6% |
| 1988 | 3.13 billion constant US$ | +28.8% |
| 1989 | 3.15 billion constant US$ | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 3.29 billion constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 1991 | 3.43 billion constant US$ | +4.2% |
| 1992 | 3.82 billion constant US$ | +11.2% |
| 1993 | 3.26 billion constant US$ | -14.7% |
| 1994 | 3.55 billion constant US$ | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 4.01 billion constant US$ | +12.9% |
| 1996 | 4.48 billion constant US$ | +11.8% |
| 1997 | 4.88 billion constant US$ | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 5.48 billion constant US$ | +12.3% |
| 1999 | 5.74 billion constant US$ | +4.8% |
| 2000 | 6.33 billion constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 6.51 billion constant US$ | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 7.23 billion constant US$ | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 7.36 billion constant US$ | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 8.17 billion constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 2005 | 10.44 billion constant US$ | +27.8% |
| 2006 | 11.78 billion constant US$ | +12.8% |
| 2007 | 13.95 billion constant US$ | +18.4% |
| 2008 | 15.13 billion constant US$ | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 14.74 billion constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 14.08 billion constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 13.44 billion constant US$ | -4.6% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 13.44 billion constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 719.25 million constant US$, 18.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Angola's 13.44 billion constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.13 billion constant US$, 6.3× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.44 billion constant US$ | 1.61 billion constant US$ | 3.15 billion constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 4.19 billion constant US$ | 3.26 billion constant US$ | 5.74 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.16 billion constant US$ | 6.33 billion constant US$ | 15.13 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.76 billion constant US$ | 13.44 billion constant US$ | 14.08 billion constant US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Angola
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Frequently asked questions
- What is primary commodities exports in Angola?
- Primary commodities exports in Angola was 13.44 billion constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 15.13 billion constant US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.61 billion constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Angola rank for primary commodities exports?
- Angola ranks 2nd out of 35 countries with data for 2011.
- Is primary commodities exports rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Primary commodities exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total Primary Commodities exports in 1987 constant US dollars. Values are in fob basis.