Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 26.82 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
26.82 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 6.1%
World rank
37th
of 53 countries
All-time high
73.97 million FAO, current US$
in 1974
All-time low
2.52 million FAO, current US$
in 2003
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food exports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food exports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 26.82 million FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of up 6.1% on the previous year and up 513.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food exports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 73.97 million FAO, current US$ in 1974 and was at its lowest, 2.52 million FAO, current US$, in 2003.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 53.07 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 41.07 million FAO, current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1963 | 30.98 million FAO, current US$ | -24.6% |
| 1964 | 33.39 million FAO, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1965 | 30.21 million FAO, current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1966 | 26.87 million FAO, current US$ | -11.0% |
| 1967 | 33.61 million FAO, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1968 | 31.15 million FAO, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 32.90 million FAO, current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1970 | 43.64 million FAO, current US$ | +32.6% |
| 1971 | 38.96 million FAO, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1972 | 25.12 million FAO, current US$ | -35.5% |
| 1973 | 31.18 million FAO, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1974 | 73.97 million FAO, current US$ | +137.2% |
| 1975 | 42.59 million FAO, current US$ | -42.4% |
| 1976 | 27.27 million FAO, current US$ | -36.0% |
| 1977 | 30.52 million FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1978 | 24.30 million FAO, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1979 | 18.55 million FAO, current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1980 | 22.21 million FAO, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1981 | 18.41 million FAO, current US$ | -17.1% |
| 1982 | 10.09 million FAO, current US$ | -45.2% |
| 1983 | 16.93 million FAO, current US$ | +67.8% |
| 1984 | 15.52 million FAO, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 17.43 million FAO, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1986 | 16.26 million FAO, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1987 | 12.15 million FAO, current US$ | -25.3% |
| 1988 | 12.60 million FAO, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1989 | 8.37 million FAO, current US$ | -33.6% |
| 1990 | 7.85 million FAO, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 5.70 million FAO, current US$ | -27.4% |
| 1992 | 4.88 million FAO, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1993 | 3.90 million FAO, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 1994 | 8.00 million FAO, current US$ | +105.0% |
| 1995 | 6.40 million FAO, current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1996 | 7.25 million FAO, current US$ | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 6.64 million FAO, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1998 | 6.09 million FAO, current US$ | -8.3% |
| 1999 | 5.25 million FAO, current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2000 | 4.37 million FAO, current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 5.63 million FAO, current US$ | +28.8% |
| 2002 | 4.25 million FAO, current US$ | -24.6% |
| 2003 | 2.52 million FAO, current US$ | -40.6% |
| 2004 | 8.49 million FAO, current US$ | +236.3% |
| 2005 | 10.10 million FAO, current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2006 | 6.30 million FAO, current US$ | -37.6% |
| 2007 | 4.97 million FAO, current US$ | -21.1% |
| 2008 | 10.86 million FAO, current US$ | +118.4% |
| 2009 | 25.27 million FAO, current US$ | +132.8% |
| 2010 | 26.82 million FAO, current US$ | +6.1% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.82 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 85.40 million FAO, current US$, 31% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 26.82 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 121.83 million FAO, current US$, 22% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +236.3% | 2.52 million FAO, current US$ | 8.49 million FAO, current US$ |
| 1974 | +137.2% | 31.18 million FAO, current US$ | 73.97 million FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 34.81 million FAO, current US$ | 26.87 million FAO, current US$ | 53.07 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 35.61 million FAO, current US$ | 18.55 million FAO, current US$ | 73.97 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.00 million FAO, current US$ | 8.37 million FAO, current US$ | 22.21 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.20 million FAO, current US$ | 3.90 million FAO, current US$ | 8.00 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.28 million FAO, current US$ | 2.52 million FAO, current US$ | 25.27 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.82 million FAO, current US$ | 26.82 million FAO, current US$ | 26.82 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 34 Guinea 39.38 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 35 Sierra Leone 27.69 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 36 Congo 27.59 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 38 Gambia 26.34 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 39 Mauritania 19.02 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 40 Liberia 18.46 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food exports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Food exports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo was 26.82 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food exports excluding fish recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 73.97 million FAO, current US$ in 1974.
- What is the lowest food exports excluding fish recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.52 million FAO, current US$ in 2003.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for food exports excluding fish?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food exports excluding fish rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 513.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food exports an are expressed in current U.S. dollars at free on board (fob) prices. Excludes fish.