Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa

Western Africa: Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate was -31.45 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-31.45 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 118.6%
Rank
28th
of 28 groups
All-time high
285.41 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-54.7 % change on previous year
in 1986
Years of data
63
1962–2024

Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1962–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa is -31.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 118.6% on the previous year and down 1,001.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa peaked at 285.41 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -54.7 % change on previous year, in 1986.

Western Africa ranks 28th of 28 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa, year by year

Annual values for Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa, 1962 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 23.43 % change on previous year
1963 -0.9952 % change on previous year -104.2%
1964 24.38 % change on previous year -2549.4%
1965 33.21 % change on previous year +36.3%
1966 -1.97 % change on previous year -105.9%
1967 -8.61 % change on previous year +336.4%
1968 10.72 % change on previous year -224.5%
1969 30.89 % change on previous year +188.2%
1970 51.47 % change on previous year +66.7%
1971 25.98 % change on previous year -49.5%
1972 -22.36 % change on previous year -186.1%
1973 88.19 % change on previous year -494.4%
1974 89.75 % change on previous year +1.8%
1975 15.04 % change on previous year -83.2%
1976 48.76 % change on previous year +224.3%
1977 -23 % change on previous year -147.2%
1978 27.9 % change on previous year -221.3%
1979 -16.84 % change on previous year -160.4%
1980 12.66 % change on previous year -175.2%
1981 86.16 % change on previous year +580.4%
1982 -48.5 % change on previous year -156.3%
1983 -2.47 % change on previous year -94.9%
1984 12.52 % change on previous year -606.2%
1985 11.23 % change on previous year -10.3%
1986 -54.7 % change on previous year -587.1%
1987 -36.46 % change on previous year -33.3%
1988 285.41 % change on previous year -882.7%
1989 -38.41 % change on previous year -113.5%
1990 43.19 % change on previous year -212.5%
1991 -7.31 % change on previous year -116.9%
1992 -27.24 % change on previous year +272.9%
1993 -11.46 % change on previous year -57.9%
1994 11.59 % change on previous year -201.1%
1995 -44.01 % change on previous year -479.7%
1996 -0.6321 % change on previous year -98.6%
1997 110.73 % change on previous year -17617.6%
1998 36.82 % change on previous year -66.7%
1999 4.16 % change on previous year -88.7%
2000 14.48 % change on previous year +248.0%
2001 -12.32 % change on previous year -185.0%
2002 -5.48 % change on previous year -55.5%
2003 21.06 % change on previous year -484.3%
2004 23.3 % change on previous year +10.7%
2005 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
2006 3.99 % change on previous year
2007 4.23 % change on previous year +6.0%
2008 66.45 % change on previous year +1470.3%
2009 14.57 % change on previous year -78.1%
2010 16.43 % change on previous year +12.8%
2011 -2.59 % change on previous year -115.8%
2012 -38.58 % change on previous year +1387.7%
2013 56.11 % change on previous year -245.4%
2014 3.49 % change on previous year -93.8%
2015 -22.48 % change on previous year -744.4%
2016 -12.17 % change on previous year -45.8%
2017 62.58 % change on previous year -614.0%
2018 12.1 % change on previous year -80.7%
2019 -7.01 % change on previous year -158.0%
2020 18.13 % change on previous year -358.6%
2021 -32.03 % change on previous year -276.6%
2022 71.01 % change on previous year -321.7%
2023 -14.39 % change on previous year -120.3%
2024 -31.45 % change on previous year +118.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 13.88 % change on previous year -8.61 % change on previous year 33.21 % change on previous year 8
1970s 28.49 % change on previous year -23 % change on previous year 89.75 % change on previous year 10
1980s 22.74 % change on previous year -54.7 % change on previous year 285.41 % change on previous year 10
1990s 11.58 % change on previous year -44.01 % change on previous year 110.73 % change on previous year 10
2000s 13.03 % change on previous year -12.32 % change on previous year 66.45 % change on previous year 10
2010s 6.79 % change on previous year -38.58 % change on previous year 62.58 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.26 % change on previous year -32.03 % change on previous year 71.01 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 25 Kyrgyzstan 29.35 % change on previous year compare
  2. 26 Togo 28.51 % change on previous year compare
  3. 27 Samoa 27.83 % change on previous year compare
  4. 28 Grenada 25.79 % change on previous year compare
  5. 29 Gabon 24.28 % change on previous year compare
  6. 30 Bermuda 23.44 % change on previous year compare
  7. 31 Uzbekistan 23.2 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa?
Graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate in Western Africa was -31.45 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 285.41 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -54.7 % change on previous year in 1986.
How does Western Africa rank for graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate?
Western Africa ranks 28th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
Is graphic papers — import value, annual growth rate rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,001.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Graphic papers — Import value, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
264 places, 12,642 data points, 1962–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Graphic papers — Import value. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.