Food imports (constant US$) in Gambia
Gambia: Food imports (constant US$) was 43.10 million constant US$ in 2004. ▲ Rising
Food imports in Gambia, 1987–2004
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2004, food imports in Gambia stood at 43.10 million constant US$.
That represents a change of up 19.6% on the previous year and up 7.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Gambia peaked at 62.28 million constant US$ in 1998 and was at its lowest, 6.35 million constant US$, in 1988.
That places Gambia 24th out of 38 countries with data for 2004, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 18 years of available data.
Food imports (constant US$) in Gambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 6.97 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 6.35 million constant US$ | -8.9% |
| 1989 | 7.32 million constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 1990 | 9.41 million constant US$ | +28.6% |
| 1991 | 41.64 million constant US$ | +342.6% |
| 1992 | 47.48 million constant US$ | +14.0% |
| 1993 | 45.79 million constant US$ | -3.5% |
| 1994 | 39.93 million constant US$ | -12.8% |
| 1995 | 46.14 million constant US$ | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 40.47 million constant US$ | -12.3% |
| 1997 | 44.17 million constant US$ | +9.1% |
| 1998 | 62.28 million constant US$ | +41.0% |
| 1999 | 47.59 million constant US$ | -23.6% |
| 2000 | 46.37 million constant US$ | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 35.77 million constant US$ | -22.9% |
| 2002 | 39.36 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 36.04 million constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 2004 | 43.10 million constant US$ | +19.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 43.10 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 37% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 43.10 million constant US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 62.24 million constant US$, 69% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Gambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +342.6% | 9.41 million constant US$ | 41.64 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.88 million constant US$ | 6.35 million constant US$ | 7.32 million constant US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 42.49 million constant US$ | 9.41 million constant US$ | 62.28 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 40.13 million constant US$ | 35.77 million constant US$ | 46.37 million constant US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Gambia?
- Food imports in Gambia was 43.10 million constant US$ in 2004, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 62.28 million constant US$ in 1998.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.35 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Gambia rank for food imports?
- Gambia ranks 24th out of 38 countries with data for 2004.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Gambia 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.