Food imports in Eswatini
Eswatini: Food imports was 128.14 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
128.14 million current US$
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
34th
of 47 countries
All-time high
291.25 million current US$
in 2004
All-time low
15.41 million current US$
in 1975
Years of data
37
1975–2011
Food imports in Eswatini, 1975–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Eswatini stood at 128.14 million current US$.
The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Eswatini peaked at 291.25 million current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 15.41 million current US$, in 1975.
That places Eswatini 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 15.41 million current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 16.85 million current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 18.46 million current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1978 | 21.80 million current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1979 | 23.37 million current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1980 | 42.24 million current US$ | +80.8% |
| 1981 | 48.34 million current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1982 | 44.35 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1983 | 53.75 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1984 | 38.96 million current US$ | -27.5% |
| 1985 | 24.18 million current US$ | -37.9% |
| 1986 | 34.34 million current US$ | +42.0% |
| 1987 | 49.70 million current US$ | +44.8% |
| 1988 | 66.09 million current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1989 | 68.43 million current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1990 | 97.90 million current US$ | +43.1% |
| 1991 | 96.80 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 110.20 million current US$ | +13.8% |
| 1993 | 134.60 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 1994 | 136.00 million current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 202.00 million current US$ | +48.5% |
| 1996 | 173.00 million current US$ | -14.4% |
| 1997 | 171.00 million current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1998 | 156.00 million current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1999 | 187.12 million current US$ | +19.9% |
| 2000 | 180.19 million current US$ | -3.7% |
| 2001 | 165.99 million current US$ | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 150.74 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2003 | 195.17 million current US$ | +29.5% |
| 2004 | 291.25 million current US$ | +49.2% |
| 2005 | 230.48 million current US$ | -20.9% |
| 2006 | 158.78 million current US$ | -31.1% |
| 2007 | 221.27 million current US$ | +39.4% |
| 2008 | 129.66 million current US$ | -41.4% |
| 2009 | 134.90 million current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 129.66 million current US$ | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 128.14 million current US$ | -1.2% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 128.14 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 405.39 million current US$, 32% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 128.14 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 60% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.18 million current US$ | 15.41 million current US$ | 23.37 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 47.04 million current US$ | 24.18 million current US$ | 68.43 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.46 million current US$ | 96.80 million current US$ | 202.00 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 185.84 million current US$ | 129.66 million current US$ | 291.25 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 128.90 million current US$ | 128.14 million current US$ | 129.66 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Eswatini?
- Food imports in Eswatini was 128.14 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 291.25 million current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.41 million current US$ in 1975.
- How does Eswatini rank for food imports?
- Eswatini ranks 34th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Food imports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.