Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Africa, small island developing states

Africa, small island developing states: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade was 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020. ▬ Flat

Latest (2020)
143.52 Percentage of merchandise value
Change on year
up 1.7%
Rank
8th
of 46 regions
All-time high
156.11 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2010
All-time low
124.28 Percentage of merchandise value
in 2017
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Africa, small island developing states, 2000–2020

0501001502000201020202000: 131.4 Percentage of merchandise value2001: 136.6 Percentage of merchandise value2002: 132.8 Percentage of merchandise value2003: 137 Percentage of merchandise value2004: 135.6 Percentage of merchandise value2005: 143.9 Percentage of merchandise value2006: 143.4 Percentage of merchandise value2007: 142.6 Percentage of merchandise value2008: 144.7 Percentage of merchandise value2009: 146.9 Percentage of merchandise value2010: 156.1 Percentage of merchandise value2011: 133.8 Percentage of merchandise value2012: 143 Percentage of merchandise value2013: 144.6 Percentage of merchandise value2014: 144.7 Percentage of merchandise value2015: 154.5 Percentage of merchandise value2016: 143.7 Percentage of merchandise value2017: 124.3 Percentage of merchandise value2018: 144.2 Percentage of merchandise value2019: 141.1 Percentage of merchandise value2020: 143.5 Percentage of merchandise value

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of merchandise value.

Analysis

In 2020, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Africa, small island developing states stood at 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value.

That represents a change of up 1.7% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Africa, small island developing states peaked at 156.11 Percentage of merchandise value in 2010 and was at its lowest, 124.28 Percentage of merchandise value, in 2017.

That places Africa, small island developing states 8th out of 46 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade in Africa, small island developing states, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods in Africa, small island developing states, 2000 to 2020.
Year Percentage of merchandise value Change
2000 131.37 Percentage of merchandise value
2001 136.6 Percentage of merchandise value +4.0%
2002 132.81 Percentage of merchandise value -2.8%
2003 136.97 Percentage of merchandise value +3.1%
2004 135.56 Percentage of merchandise value -1.0%
2005 143.95 Percentage of merchandise value +6.2%
2006 143.44 Percentage of merchandise value -0.4%
2007 142.59 Percentage of merchandise value -0.6%
2008 144.69 Percentage of merchandise value +1.5%
2009 146.89 Percentage of merchandise value +1.5%
2010 156.11 Percentage of merchandise value +6.3%
2011 133.79 Percentage of merchandise value -14.3%
2012 142.95 Percentage of merchandise value +6.8%
2013 144.58 Percentage of merchandise value +1.1%
2014 144.72 Percentage of merchandise value +0.1%
2015 154.51 Percentage of merchandise value +6.8%
2016 143.68 Percentage of merchandise value -7.0%
2017 124.28 Percentage of merchandise value -13.5%
2018 144.17 Percentage of merchandise value +16.0%
2019 141.07 Percentage of merchandise value -2.1%
2020 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value +1.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 139.49 Percentage of merchandise value 131.37 Percentage of merchandise value 146.89 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2010s 142.99 Percentage of merchandise value 124.28 Percentage of merchandise value 156.11 Percentage of merchandise value 10
2020s 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value 1

Countries ranked near Africa, small island developing states

  1. 5 Eritrea 251.61 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  2. 6 Cuba 249.55 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  3. 7 Maldives 235.87 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  4. 7 Syrian Arab Republic 153.52 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  5. 8 Gambia 229.17 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  6. 8 Mauritania 149.27 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  7. 9 Antigua and Barbuda 222.3 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  8. 10 Qatar 221.87 Percentage of merchandise value compare
  9. 11 Yemen 214.06 Percentage of merchandise value compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Africa, small island developing states?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade in Africa, small island developing states was 143.52 Percentage of merchandise value in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in Africa, small island developing states?
The highest recorded value was 156.11 Percentage of merchandise value in 2010.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade recorded in Africa, small island developing states?
The lowest recorded value was 124.28 Percentage of merchandise value in 2017.
How does Africa, small island developing states rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade?
Africa, small island developing states ranks 8th out of 46 regions with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 28 - international trade rising or falling in Africa, small island developing states?
Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 28 - International trade costs — Average cost of trade within continent, manufactured goods
Unit
Percentage of merchandise value
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 28 shows the average cost of importing and exporting goods calculated as a percentage of the value of goods traded, broken down by the origin and destination of the trade, whether it is with bordering countries, with countries in the same region, or the same continent.