Food imports (constant US$) in Angola
Angola: Food imports (constant US$) was 365.00 million constant US$ in 1997. ▼ Falling
Food imports in Angola, 1985–1997
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Angola is 365.00 million constant US$, measured in 1997.
The figure is up 47.1% on the previous year and up 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Angola peaked at 397.82 million constant US$ in 1985 and was at its lowest, 53.97 million constant US$, in 1991.
That places Angola 11th out of 38 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Food imports (constant US$) in Angola, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 397.82 million constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 236.74 million constant US$ | -40.5% |
| 1987 | 187.04 million constant US$ | -21.0% |
| 1988 | 210.35 million constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 1989 | 214.49 million constant US$ | +2.0% |
| 1990 | 268.35 million constant US$ | +25.1% |
| 1991 | 53.97 million constant US$ | -79.9% |
| 1992 | 237.76 million constant US$ | +340.6% |
| 1993 | 207.77 million constant US$ | -12.6% |
| 1994 | 213.06 million constant US$ | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 184.96 million constant US$ | -13.2% |
| 1996 | 248.18 million constant US$ | +34.2% |
| 1997 | 365.00 million constant US$ | +47.1% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 365.00 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 3.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Angola's 365.00 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 1.6× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Angola 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +340.6% | 53.97 million constant US$ | 237.76 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 249.29 million constant US$ | 187.04 million constant US$ | 397.82 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 222.38 million constant US$ | 53.97 million constant US$ | 365.00 million constant US$ | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Angola?
- Food imports in Angola was 365.00 million constant US$ in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 397.82 million constant US$ in 1985.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 53.97 million constant US$ in 1991.
- How does Angola rank for food imports?
- Angola ranks 11th out of 38 countries with data for 1997.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Angola 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.