Food imports in Congo
Congo: Food imports was 21.84 million constant US$ in 2006. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2006)
21.84 million constant US$
Change on year
up 4.0%
World rank
26th
of 38 countries
All-time high
31.41 million constant US$
in 1984
All-time low
0 constant US$
in 1965
Years of data
42
1965–2006
Food imports in Congo, 1965–2006
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Congo recorded 21.84 million constant US$ for food imports in 2006.
That represents a change of up 4.0% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Congo peaked at 31.41 million constant US$ in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1965.
Congo ranks 26th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Congo, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1967 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1968 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1969 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1970 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1971 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1972 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1973 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1974 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1975 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1976 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1977 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1978 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1979 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1980 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1981 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1982 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1983 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1984 | 31.41 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 7.84 million constant US$ | -75.1% |
| 1986 | 10.89 million constant US$ | +38.9% |
| 1987 | 15.01 million constant US$ | +37.8% |
| 1988 | 14.19 million constant US$ | -5.5% |
| 1989 | 12.88 million constant US$ | -9.2% |
| 1990 | 11.86 million constant US$ | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 11.63 million constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1992 | 9.72 million constant US$ | -16.5% |
| 1993 | 12.84 million constant US$ | +32.2% |
| 1994 | 14.24 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1995 | 14.09 million constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 1996 | 13.99 million constant US$ | -0.7% |
| 1997 | 15.33 million constant US$ | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 16.50 million constant US$ | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 16.99 million constant US$ | +3.0% |
| 2000 | 17.58 million constant US$ | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 18.15 million constant US$ | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 18.76 million constant US$ | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 19.45 million constant US$ | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 20.20 million constant US$ | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 21.00 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 21.84 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
Congo compared with similar countries
- Congo's 21.84 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 19% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Congo's 21.84 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 9% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports in Congo changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -75.1% | 31.41 million constant US$ | 7.84 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.22 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 31.41 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.72 million constant US$ | 9.72 million constant US$ | 16.99 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 19.57 million constant US$ | 17.58 million constant US$ | 21.84 million constant US$ | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Congo?
- Food imports in Congo was 21.84 million constant US$ in 2006, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 31.41 million constant US$ in 1984.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1965.
- How does Congo rank for food imports?
- Congo ranks 26th out of 38 countries with data for 2006.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo 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.