Food imports in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Food imports was 4.18 million constant US$ in 1999. ▼ Falling
Food imports in Sao Tome and Principe, 1986–1999
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 1999, food imports in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 4.18 million constant US$.
That represents a change of down 17.2% on the previous year and down 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 8.80 million constant US$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 4.01 million constant US$, in 1997.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 32nd out of 38 countries with data for 1999, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Food imports in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 4.95 million constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 5.45 million constant US$ | +10.3% |
| 1988 | 8.80 million constant US$ | +61.4% |
| 1989 | 7.74 million constant US$ | -12.0% |
| 1990 | 7.51 million constant US$ | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 5.85 million constant US$ | -22.1% |
| 1992 | 5.74 million constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 7.09 million constant US$ | +23.6% |
| 1994 | 6.08 million constant US$ | -14.2% |
| 1995 | 6.26 million constant US$ | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 4.70 million constant US$ | -24.9% |
| 1997 | 4.01 million constant US$ | -14.6% |
| 1998 | 5.05 million constant US$ | +25.7% |
| 1999 | 4.18 million constant US$ | -17.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.74 million constant US$ | 4.95 million constant US$ | 8.80 million constant US$ | 4 |
| 1990s | 5.65 million constant US$ | 4.01 million constant US$ | 7.51 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 29 Chad 14.02 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Burundi 12.65 million constant US$ compare
- 31 Zambia 10.63 million constant US$ compare
- 33 Guinea 115.52 constant US$ compare
- 34 Egypt 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Namibia 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Togo 0 constant US$ compare
- 34 Tunisia 0 constant US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Food imports in Sao Tome and Principe was 4.18 million constant US$ in 1999, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 8.80 million constant US$ in 1988.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.01 million constant US$ in 1997.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for food imports?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 32nd out of 38 countries with data for 1999.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.