China: Transport prices
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| China |
Transport prices, world average = 100 |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 77.90 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | index points |
| Data availability | 2017 - 2017 |
| Average | 77.90 |
| Min - Max | 77.90 - 77.90 |
| Source | World Bank International Comparison Program |
The transport price index is a broad-based measure that captures the cost of air, rail and road transport in China relative to other countries.
The data are obtained from the International Comparison Program of the World Bank which updates the numbers every seven years.
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The value of that indicator for 2017 is 77.9 index points.
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Definition: The transport price index is a broad measure of the cost of road, rail, and air transport. The values across countries can be compared to determine relative price levels.
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