Food imports (constant US$) in Nigeria
Nigeria: Food imports (constant US$) was 887.26 million constant US$ in 1997. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1997)
887.26 million constant US$
Change on year
up 39.8%
World rank
5th
of 38 countries
All-time high
2.54 billion constant US$
in 1982
All-time low
80.93 million constant US$
in 1968
Years of data
33
1965–1997
Food imports in Nigeria, 1965–1997
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Nigeria recorded 887.26 million constant US$ for food imports in 1997.
The figure is up 39.8% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Nigeria peaked at 2.54 billion constant US$ in 1982 and was at its lowest, 80.93 million constant US$, in 1968.
That places Nigeria 5th out of 38 countries with data for 1997, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 123.45 million constant US$ | — |
| 1966 | 136.19 million constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 1967 | 112.32 million constant US$ | -17.5% |
| 1968 | 80.93 million constant US$ | -27.9% |
| 1969 | 110.12 million constant US$ | +36.1% |
| 1970 | 172.96 million constant US$ | +57.1% |
| 1971 | 240.62 million constant US$ | +39.1% |
| 1972 | 275.65 million constant US$ | +14.6% |
| 1973 | 207.02 million constant US$ | -24.9% |
| 1974 | 166.66 million constant US$ | -19.5% |
| 1975 | 404.57 million constant US$ | +142.8% |
| 1976 | 804.28 million constant US$ | +98.8% |
| 1977 | 1.29 billion constant US$ | +59.9% |
| 1978 | 1.48 billion constant US$ | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 1.22 billion constant US$ | -17.8% |
| 1980 | 1.94 billion constant US$ | +59.2% |
| 1981 | 2.48 billion constant US$ | +27.7% |
| 1982 | 2.54 billion constant US$ | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 1.54 billion constant US$ | -39.2% |
| 1984 | 1.15 billion constant US$ | -25.4% |
| 1985 | 1.51 billion constant US$ | +31.1% |
| 1986 | 1.53 billion constant US$ | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 670.57 million constant US$ | -56.0% |
| 1988 | 397.59 million constant US$ | -40.7% |
| 1989 | 332.87 million constant US$ | -16.3% |
| 1990 | 544.21 million constant US$ | +63.5% |
| 1991 | 647.52 million constant US$ | +19.0% |
| 1992 | 681.60 million constant US$ | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 660.81 million constant US$ | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 583.20 million constant US$ | -11.7% |
| 1995 | 765.83 million constant US$ | +31.3% |
| 1996 | 634.72 million constant US$ | -17.1% |
| 1997 | 887.26 million constant US$ | +39.8% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 887.26 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 7.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 887.26 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 3.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 112.60 million constant US$ | 80.93 million constant US$ | 136.19 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 626.16 million constant US$ | 166.66 million constant US$ | 1.48 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.41 billion constant US$ | 332.87 million constant US$ | 2.54 billion constant US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 675.64 million constant US$ | 544.21 million constant US$ | 887.26 million constant US$ | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Nigeria?
- Food imports in Nigeria was 887.26 million constant US$ in 1997, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 2.54 billion constant US$ in 1982.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.93 million constant US$ in 1968.
- How does Nigeria rank for food imports?
- Nigeria ranks 5th out of 38 countries with data for 1997.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.