Trade of goods and services in North Africa
North Africa: Trade of goods and services was 377.15 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
377.15 billion current US$
Change on year
up 7.1%
Rank
6th
of 6 groups
All-time high
455.14 billion current US$
in 2008
All-time low
4.61 billion current US$
in 1962
Years of data
51
1960–2010
Trade of goods and services in North Africa, 1960–2010
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, trade of goods and services in North Africa stood at 377.15 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.1% on the previous year and up 187.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, trade of goods and services in North Africa peaked at 455.14 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4.61 billion current US$, in 1962.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Trade of goods and services in North Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.30 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 7.14 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1962 | 4.61 billion current US$ | -35.4% |
| 1963 | 6.07 billion current US$ | +31.7% |
| 1964 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 6.18 billion current US$ | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 6.32 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1967 | 6.19 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 6.75 billion current US$ | +8.9% |
| 1969 | 7.86 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1970 | 9.16 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1971 | 9.42 billion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 11.40 billion current US$ | +21.0% |
| 1973 | 15.55 billion current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1974 | 27.52 billion current US$ | +77.0% |
| 1975 | 33.71 billion current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1976 | 35.40 billion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 41.27 billion current US$ | +16.6% |
| 1978 | 45.74 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1979 | 61.60 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1980 | 76.12 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 1981 | 81.27 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1982 | 75.33 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1983 | 72.41 billion current US$ | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 75.97 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1985 | 76.67 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 65.84 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 66.27 billion current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 76.86 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 1989 | 84.58 billion current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1990 | 100.47 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1991 | 94.76 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 97.43 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 95.75 billion current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1994 | 94.03 billion current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1995 | 104.07 billion current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1996 | 109.53 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 111.84 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 107.21 billion current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 112.45 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 131.43 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2001 | 128.90 billion current US$ | -1.9% |
| 2002 | 132.12 billion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 157.54 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 197.30 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 243.33 billion current US$ | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 284.48 billion current US$ | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 351.71 billion current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2008 | 455.14 billion current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2009 | 352.05 billion current US$ | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 377.15 billion current US$ | +7.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.47 billion current US$ | 4.61 billion current US$ | 7.86 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 29.08 billion current US$ | 9.16 billion current US$ | 61.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 75.13 billion current US$ | 65.84 billion current US$ | 84.58 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.75 billion current US$ | 94.03 billion current US$ | 112.45 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 243.40 billion current US$ | 128.90 billion current US$ | 455.14 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 377.15 billion current US$ | 377.15 billion current US$ | 377.15 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 3 Egypt 122.75 billion current US$ compare
- 4 Angola 112.97 billion current US$ compare
- 5 Libya 88.37 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Algeria 84.76 billion current US$ compare
- 7 Morocco 82.78 billion current US$ compare
- 8 Tunisia 48.62 billion current US$ compare
- 9 Ghana 34.95 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for North Africa
- Merchandise trade to GDP ratio 64.3% (2010)
- GDP per capita, PPP annual growth 0.6% (2011)
- GDP deflator, index 163.53 2000=100; US$ series (2011)
- Final consumption expenditure plus discrepancy, per capita 2,633 current US$ (2011)
- Import price index 170.8 goods and services 2000=100 (2011)
- Real agricultural GDP growth rates 2.8% (2011)
- Terms of trade 107.72 goods and services, 2000 = 100 (2009)
- Construction, value added 27.94 billion current US$ (2007)
- Mining and quarrying, value added 95.74 billion current US$ (2007)
- Gross public investment 12.0% (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is trade of goods and services in North Africa?
- Trade of goods and services in North Africa was 377.15 billion current US$ in 2010, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest trade of goods and services recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 455.14 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest trade of goods and services recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.61 billion current US$ in 1962.
- How does North Africa rank for trade of goods and services?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2010.
- Is trade of goods and services rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 187.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Trade of goods and services (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Trade is the sum of exports and imports of goods and services measured as a share of gross domestic product.