Food imports (constant US$) in Mozambique
Mozambique: Food imports (constant US$) was 267.68 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
267.68 million constant US$
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
15th
of 38 countries
All-time high
267.68 million constant US$
in 2011
All-time low
19.81 million constant US$
in 1996
Years of data
17
1995–2011
Food imports in Mozambique, 1995–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Mozambique stood at 267.68 million constant US$. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 147.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Mozambique peaked at 267.68 million constant US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19.81 million constant US$, in 1996.
Mozambique ranks 15th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 31.79 million constant US$ | — |
| 1996 | 19.81 million constant US$ | -37.7% |
| 1997 | 21.79 million constant US$ | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 25.97 million constant US$ | +19.2% |
| 1999 | 45.67 million constant US$ | +75.9% |
| 2000 | 87.04 million constant US$ | +90.6% |
| 2001 | 108.31 million constant US$ | +24.4% |
| 2002 | 124.82 million constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 2003 | 140.34 million constant US$ | +12.4% |
| 2004 | 125.93 million constant US$ | -10.3% |
| 2005 | 142.61 million constant US$ | +13.2% |
| 2006 | 130.92 million constant US$ | -8.2% |
| 2007 | 202.41 million constant US$ | +54.6% |
| 2008 | 222.30 million constant US$ | +9.8% |
| 2009 | 244.93 million constant US$ | +10.2% |
| 2010 | 267.68 million constant US$ | +9.3% |
| 2011 | 267.68 million constant US$ | +0.0% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 267.68 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 2.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 267.68 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 62.24 million constant US$, 4.3× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.01 million constant US$ | 19.81 million constant US$ | 45.67 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 152.96 million constant US$ | 87.04 million constant US$ | 244.93 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 267.68 million constant US$ | 267.68 million constant US$ | 267.68 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Mozambique?
- Food imports in Mozambique was 267.68 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 267.68 million constant US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.81 million constant US$ in 1996.
- How does Mozambique rank for food imports?
- Mozambique ranks 15th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 147.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.