Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 79.04 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
79.04 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 31.3%
World rank
30th
of 53 countries
All-time high
372.87 million FAO, current US$
in 1994
All-time low
20.02 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food exports excluding fish in Zimbabwe, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 79.04 million FAO, current US$ for food exports excluding fish in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 31.3% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food exports excluding fish in Zimbabwe peaked at 372.87 million FAO, current US$ in 1994 and was at its lowest, 20.02 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Zimbabwe ranks 30th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food exports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 20.02 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 26.09 million FAO, current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1963 | 20.16 million FAO, current US$ | -22.7% |
| 1964 | 30.01 million FAO, current US$ | +48.8% |
| 1965 | 44.58 million FAO, current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1966 | 42.05 million FAO, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1967 | 43.02 million FAO, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1968 | 42.54 million FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1969 | 56.24 million FAO, current US$ | +32.2% |
| 1970 | 53.00 million FAO, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 63.71 million FAO, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1972 | 88.40 million FAO, current US$ | +38.7% |
| 1973 | 99.82 million FAO, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 1974 | 136.05 million FAO, current US$ | +36.3% |
| 1975 | 227.41 million FAO, current US$ | +67.2% |
| 1976 | 144.45 million FAO, current US$ | -36.5% |
| 1977 | 145.59 million FAO, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 142.72 million FAO, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1979 | 139.51 million FAO, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1980 | 136.43 million FAO, current US$ | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 163.12 million FAO, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1982 | 149.33 million FAO, current US$ | -8.5% |
| 1983 | 122.79 million FAO, current US$ | -17.8% |
| 1984 | 88.84 million FAO, current US$ | -27.6% |
| 1985 | 106.70 million FAO, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 1986 | 139.48 million FAO, current US$ | +30.7% |
| 1987 | 171.29 million FAO, current US$ | +22.8% |
| 1988 | 185.91 million FAO, current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1989 | 125.04 million FAO, current US$ | -32.7% |
| 1990 | 225.20 million FAO, current US$ | +80.1% |
| 1991 | 140.68 million FAO, current US$ | -37.5% |
| 1992 | 65.18 million FAO, current US$ | -53.7% |
| 1993 | 130.24 million FAO, current US$ | +99.8% |
| 1994 | 372.87 million FAO, current US$ | +186.3% |
| 1995 | 257.81 million FAO, current US$ | -30.9% |
| 1996 | 267.00 million FAO, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1997 | 292.20 million FAO, current US$ | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 269.50 million FAO, current US$ | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 200.40 million FAO, current US$ | -25.6% |
| 2000 | 243.06 million FAO, current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2001 | 100.95 million FAO, current US$ | -58.5% |
| 2002 | 153.32 million FAO, current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2003 | 129.83 million FAO, current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2004 | 115.27 million FAO, current US$ | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 131.04 million FAO, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 2006 | 252.82 million FAO, current US$ | +92.9% |
| 2007 | 102.39 million FAO, current US$ | -59.5% |
| 2008 | 109.46 million FAO, current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2009 | 115.02 million FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 79.04 million FAO, current US$ | -31.3% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 79.04 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 242.00 million FAO, current US$, 33% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 79.04 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 121.83 million FAO, current US$, 65% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.08 million FAO, current US$ | 20.02 million FAO, current US$ | 56.24 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 124.07 million FAO, current US$ | 53.00 million FAO, current US$ | 227.41 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 138.89 million FAO, current US$ | 88.84 million FAO, current US$ | 185.91 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 222.11 million FAO, current US$ | 65.18 million FAO, current US$ | 372.87 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 145.32 million FAO, current US$ | 100.95 million FAO, current US$ | 252.82 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.04 million FAO, current US$ | 79.04 million FAO, current US$ | 79.04 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 27 Madagascar 121.83 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 28 Mali 113.09 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 29 Algeria 95.05 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 31 Djibouti 77.07 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 32 Guinea-Bissau 57.70 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 33 Chad 50.64 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food exports excluding fish in Zimbabwe?
- Food exports excluding fish in Zimbabwe was 79.04 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 372.87 million FAO, current US$ in 1994.
- What is the lowest food exports excluding fish recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.02 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for food exports excluding fish?
- Zimbabwe ranks 30th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food exports excluding fish rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.