Food imports (constant US$) in Algeria
Algeria: Food imports (constant US$) was 1.95 billion constant US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Algeria, 1989–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2003, food imports in Algeria stood at 1.95 billion constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.4% on the previous year and down 24.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Algeria peaked at 3.10 billion constant US$ in 1994 and was at its lowest, -649.79 trillion constant US$, in 2001.
That places Algeria 2nd out of 38 countries with data for 2003, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Algeria, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 1.73 billion constant US$ | — |
| 1990 | 2.15 billion constant US$ | +24.3% |
| 1991 | 1.94 billion constant US$ | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 1.75 billion constant US$ | -10.2% |
| 1993 | 2.58 billion constant US$ | +48.0% |
| 1994 | 3.10 billion constant US$ | +19.9% |
| 1995 | 2.19 billion constant US$ | -29.4% |
| 1996 | 2.26 billion constant US$ | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 2.46 billion constant US$ | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 2.20 billion constant US$ | -10.5% |
| 1999 | 2.37 billion constant US$ | +7.5% |
| 2000 | 2.08 billion constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 2001 | -649.79 trillion constant US$ | -31214845.9% |
| 2002 | 1.73 billion constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 1.95 billion constant US$ | +12.4% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 1.95 billion constant US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 537.31 million constant US$, 3.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -31214845.9% | 2.08 billion constant US$ | -649.79 trillion constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1.73 billion constant US$ | 1 |
| 1990s | 2.30 billion constant US$ | 1.75 billion constant US$ | 3.10 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -162.45 trillion constant US$ | -649.79 trillion constant US$ | 2.08 billion constant US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Algeria?
- Food imports in Algeria was 1.95 billion constant US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.10 billion constant US$ in 1994.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -649.79 trillion constant US$ in 2001.
- How does Algeria rank for food imports?
- Algeria ranks 2nd out of 38 countries with data for 2003.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Food imports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in 1987 constant US dollars.