Food imports in Niger
Niger: Food imports was 216.90 million current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Niger, 1987–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Niger recorded 216.90 million current US$ for food imports in 2005. That is the highest value across all 19 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 31.0% on the previous year and up 1,076.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Niger peaked at 216.90 million current US$ in 2005 and was at its lowest, 16.03 million current US$, in 1994.
Niger ranks 25th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Niger, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 20.63 million current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 43.97 million current US$ | +113.1% |
| 1989 | 26.65 million current US$ | -39.4% |
| 1990 | 39.67 million current US$ | +48.9% |
| 1991 | 31.19 million current US$ | -21.4% |
| 1992 | 22.29 million current US$ | -28.5% |
| 1993 | 21.89 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 16.03 million current US$ | -26.8% |
| 1995 | 18.43 million current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1996 | 19.35 million current US$ | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 26.90 million current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1998 | 36.44 million current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1999 | 27.77 million current US$ | -23.8% |
| 2000 | 87.92 million current US$ | +216.6% |
| 2001 | 104.91 million current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2002 | 119.08 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 134.21 million current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2004 | 165.63 million current US$ | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 216.90 million current US$ | +31.0% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 216.90 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 174.60 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Niger's 216.90 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.42 million current US$ | 20.63 million current US$ | 43.97 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 26.00 million current US$ | 16.03 million current US$ | 39.67 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 138.11 million current US$ | 87.92 million current US$ | 216.90 million current US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Niger?
- Food imports in Niger was 216.90 million current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 216.90 million current US$ in 2005.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.03 million current US$ in 1994.
- How does Niger rank for food imports?
- Niger ranks 25th out of 47 countries with data for 2005.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,076.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.