Food imports (constant US$) in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Food imports (constant US$) was 355.50 million constant US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Zimbabwe, 1985–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Zimbabwe stood at 355.50 million constant US$.
The figure is down 23.5% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 741.21 million constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 37.66 million constant US$, in 1986.
Zimbabwe ranks 12th of 38 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (constant US$) in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 75.25 million constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 37.66 million constant US$ | -50.0% |
| 1987 | 50.76 million constant US$ | +34.8% |
| 1988 | 56.31 million constant US$ | +10.9% |
| 1989 | 61.89 million constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 1990 | 388.66 million constant US$ | +527.9% |
| 1991 | 447.82 million constant US$ | +15.2% |
| 1992 | 462.62 million constant US$ | +3.3% |
| 1993 | 227.41 million constant US$ | -50.8% |
| 1994 | 77.41 million constant US$ | -66.0% |
| 1995 | 129.89 million constant US$ | +67.8% |
| 1996 | 279.46 million constant US$ | +115.2% |
| 1997 | 176.01 million constant US$ | -37.0% |
| 1998 | 180.09 million constant US$ | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 162.57 million constant US$ | -9.7% |
| 2000 | 113.46 million constant US$ | -30.2% |
| 2001 | 132.56 million constant US$ | +16.8% |
| 2002 | 651.73 million constant US$ | +391.7% |
| 2003 | 330.47 million constant US$ | -49.3% |
| 2004 | 216.80 million constant US$ | -34.4% |
| 2005 | 217.19 million constant US$ | +0.2% |
| 2006 | 398.07 million constant US$ | +83.3% |
| 2007 | 358.49 million constant US$ | -9.9% |
| 2008 | 304.79 million constant US$ | -15.0% |
| 2009 | 741.21 million constant US$ | +143.2% |
| 2010 | 464.78 million constant US$ | -37.3% |
| 2011 | 355.50 million constant US$ | -23.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 355.50 million constant US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 116.35 million constant US$, 3.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 355.50 million constant US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 231.26 million constant US$, 1.5× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (constant US$) in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +527.9% | 61.89 million constant US$ | 388.66 million constant US$ |
| 2002 | +391.7% | 132.56 million constant US$ | 651.73 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 56.38 million constant US$ | 37.66 million constant US$ | 75.25 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 253.19 million constant US$ | 77.41 million constant US$ | 462.62 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 346.48 million constant US$ | 113.46 million constant US$ | 741.21 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.14 million constant US$ | 355.50 million constant US$ | 464.78 million constant US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Zimbabwe?
- Food imports in Zimbabwe was 355.50 million constant US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 741.21 million constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.66 million constant US$ in 1986.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for food imports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 12th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.