Food imports (constant US$) in Madagascar
Madagascar: Food imports (constant US$) was 96.84 million constant US$ in 2009. ▲ Rising
Latest (2009)
96.84 million constant US$
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
20th
of 38 countries
All-time high
108.44 million constant US$
in 2003
All-time low
15.51 million constant US$
in 1988
Years of data
26
1984–2009
Food imports in Madagascar, 1984–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2009, food imports in Madagascar stood at 96.84 million constant US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 189.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Madagascar peaked at 108.44 million constant US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 15.51 million constant US$, in 1988.
That places Madagascar 20th out of 38 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Food imports (constant US$) in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 62.44 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 65.36 million constant US$ | +4.7% |
| 1986 | 66.08 million constant US$ | +1.1% |
| 1987 | 51.83 million constant US$ | -21.6% |
| 1988 | 15.51 million constant US$ | -70.1% |
| 1989 | 42.06 million constant US$ | +171.2% |
| 1990 | 53.87 million constant US$ | +28.1% |
| 1991 | 31.98 million constant US$ | -40.6% |
| 1992 | 51.71 million constant US$ | +61.7% |
| 1993 | 42.65 million constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 1994 | 65.44 million constant US$ | +53.4% |
| 1995 | 48.29 million constant US$ | -26.2% |
| 1996 | 38.68 million constant US$ | -19.9% |
| 1997 | 35.27 million constant US$ | -8.8% |
| 1998 | 43.04 million constant US$ | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 33.49 million constant US$ | -22.2% |
| 2000 | 63.73 million constant US$ | +90.3% |
| 2001 | 66.95 million constant US$ | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 47.40 million constant US$ | -29.2% |
| 2003 | 108.44 million constant US$ | +128.8% |
| 2004 | 80.20 million constant US$ | -26.0% |
| 2005 | 106.36 million constant US$ | +32.6% |
| 2006 | 72.29 million constant US$ | -32.0% |
| 2007 | 90.93 million constant US$ | +25.8% |
| 2008 | 93.71 million constant US$ | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 96.84 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 96.84 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 83% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 96.84 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 62.24 million constant US$, 1.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 50.54 million constant US$ | 15.51 million constant US$ | 66.08 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 44.44 million constant US$ | 31.98 million constant US$ | 65.44 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 82.69 million constant US$ | 47.40 million constant US$ | 108.44 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Madagascar?
- Food imports in Madagascar was 96.84 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 108.44 million constant US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.51 million constant US$ in 1988.
- How does Madagascar rank for food imports?
- Madagascar ranks 20th out of 38 countries with data for 2009.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.