Wholesale price index (2010 = 100) - Country Ranking - Africa
Definition: Wholesale price index refers to a mix of agricultural and industrial goods at various stages of production and distribution, including import duties. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
See also: Thematic map, Time series comparison
| Rank | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angola | 220.38 | 2017 |
| 2 | Egypt | 111.48 | 2016 |
| 3 | Tunisia | 108.48 | 1987 |
| 4 | Gabon | 105.49 | 1966 |
| 5 | Congo | 101.07 | 1993 |
| 6 | Zambia | 100.00 | 1995 |
| 6 | Ghana | 100.00 | 1990 |
| 6 | Kenya | 100.00 | 1995 |
| 6 | Sierra Leone | 100.00 | 1985 |
| 10 | Morocco | 97.17 | 2003 |
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Statistical Concept and Methodology: Wholesale price indexes are based on the prices at the first commercial transaction of commodities that are important in a country's output or consumption. Prices are farm-gate for agricultural commodities and ex-factory for industrial goods. Preference is given to indexes with the broadest coverage of the economy.
Base Period: 2010
Periodicity: Annual
