Food imports (constant US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Food imports (constant US$) was 10.63 million constant US$ in 2002. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Zambia, 1984–2002
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 10.63 million constant US$ for food imports in 2002.
The figure is up 9.2% on the previous year and down 95.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Zambia peaked at 217.47 million constant US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 31st of 38 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 19.06 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 22.22 million constant US$ | +16.6% |
| 1986 | 18.09 million constant US$ | -18.6% |
| 1987 | 11.20 million constant US$ | -38.1% |
| 1988 | 10.63 million constant US$ | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 10.86 million constant US$ | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 7.26 million constant US$ | -33.1% |
| 1992 | 217.47 million constant US$ | +2893.8% |
| 1993 | 42.85 million constant US$ | -80.3% |
| 1994 | 43.16 million constant US$ | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 70.81 million constant US$ | +64.0% |
| 1996 | 17.08 million constant US$ | -75.9% |
| 1997 | 9.01 million constant US$ | -47.3% |
| 1998 | 86.86 million constant US$ | +864.4% |
| 1999 | 0 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 8.80 million constant US$ | +912397564888000.4% |
| 2001 | 9.74 million constant US$ | +10.6% |
| 2002 | 10.63 million constant US$ | +9.2% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 10.63 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 9% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 10.63 million constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 5% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +912397564888000.4% | 0 constant US$ | 8.80 million constant US$ |
| 1992 | +2893.8% | 7.26 million constant US$ | 217.47 million constant US$ |
| 1998 | +864.4% | 9.01 million constant US$ | 86.86 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 15.34 million constant US$ | 10.63 million constant US$ | 22.22 million constant US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 54.94 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 217.47 million constant US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 9.72 million constant US$ | 8.80 million constant US$ | 10.63 million constant US$ | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 28 Comoros 16.61 million constant US$ compare
- 29 Chad 14.02 million constant US$ compare
- 30 Burundi 12.65 million constant US$ compare
- 32 Sao Tome and Principe 4.18 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 Zambia?
- Food imports in Zambia was 10.63 million constant US$ in 2002, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 217.47 million constant US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for food imports?
- Zambia ranks 31st out of 38 countries with data for 2002.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.