Food imports (current US$) in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Food imports (current US$) was 250.00 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
250.00 million current US$
Change on year
down 49.5%
World rank
22nd
of 47 countries
All-time high
829.90 million current US$
in 2009
All-time low
16.50 million current US$
in 1997
Years of data
28
1984–2011
Food imports in Ethiopia, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, food imports in Ethiopia stood at 250.00 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 49.5% on the previous year and up 127.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Ethiopia peaked at 829.90 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 16.50 million current US$, in 1997.
That places Ethiopia 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (current US$) in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 126.00 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 283.00 million current US$ | +124.6% |
| 1986 | 294.00 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 193.53 million current US$ | -34.2% |
| 1988 | 136.81 million current US$ | -29.3% |
| 1989 | 158.07 million current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 72.80 million current US$ | -53.9% |
| 1991 | 151.50 million current US$ | +108.1% |
| 1992 | 131.00 million current US$ | -13.5% |
| 1993 | 167.40 million current US$ | +27.8% |
| 1994 | 126.40 million current US$ | -24.5% |
| 1995 | 180.60 million current US$ | +42.9% |
| 1996 | 102.80 million current US$ | -43.1% |
| 1997 | 16.50 million current US$ | -83.9% |
| 1998 | 27.70 million current US$ | +67.9% |
| 1999 | 100.40 million current US$ | +262.5% |
| 2000 | 116.40 million current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2001 | 110.00 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 208.50 million current US$ | +89.5% |
| 2003 | 231.70 million current US$ | +11.1% |
| 2004 | 269.03 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 2005 | 247.00 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 2006 | 332.50 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2007 | 258.50 million current US$ | -22.3% |
| 2008 | 362.10 million current US$ | +40.1% |
| 2009 | 829.90 million current US$ | +129.2% |
| 2010 | 495.00 million current US$ | -40.4% |
| 2011 | 250.00 million current US$ | -49.5% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 250.00 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 174.60 million current US$, 1.4× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 250.00 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 198.57 million current US$ | 126.00 million current US$ | 294.00 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 107.71 million current US$ | 16.50 million current US$ | 180.60 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 296.56 million current US$ | 110.00 million current US$ | 829.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 372.50 million current US$ | 250.00 million current US$ | 495.00 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Ethiopia?
- Food imports in Ethiopia was 250.00 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 829.90 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.50 million current US$ in 1997.
- How does Ethiopia rank for food imports?
- Ethiopia ranks 22nd out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 127.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.