Food imports in Nigeria
Nigeria: Food imports was 3.59 billion current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2005)
3.59 billion current US$
Change on year
up 29.9%
World rank
3rd
of 47 countries
All-time high
3.60 billion current US$
in 1981
All-time low
39.97 million current US$
in 1968
Years of data
41
1965–2005
Food imports in Nigeria, 1965–2005
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Nigeria is 3.59 billion current US$, measured in 2005.
That represents a change of up 29.9% on the previous year and up 238.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Nigeria peaked at 3.60 billion current US$ in 1981 and was at its lowest, 39.97 million current US$, in 1968.
Nigeria ranks 3rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 62.02 million current US$ | — |
| 1966 | 70.05 million current US$ | +13.0% |
| 1967 | 58.30 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1968 | 39.97 million current US$ | -31.4% |
| 1969 | 56.12 million current US$ | +40.4% |
| 1970 | 94.63 million current US$ | +68.6% |
| 1971 | 133.22 million current US$ | +40.8% |
| 1972 | 168.46 million current US$ | +26.5% |
| 1973 | 223.48 million current US$ | +32.7% |
| 1974 | 261.42 million current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1975 | 478.36 million current US$ | +83.0% |
| 1976 | 822.74 million current US$ | +72.0% |
| 1977 | 1.37 billion current US$ | +66.9% |
| 1978 | 1.75 billion current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1979 | 1.64 billion current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 3.16 billion current US$ | +92.9% |
| 1981 | 3.60 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 2.89 billion current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1983 | 1.91 billion current US$ | -34.0% |
| 1984 | 1.44 billion current US$ | -24.4% |
| 1985 | 1.53 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1986 | 1.38 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 1987 | 670.57 million current US$ | -51.5% |
| 1988 | 505.07 million current US$ | -24.7% |
| 1989 | 425.39 million current US$ | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 644.28 million current US$ | +51.5% |
| 1991 | 760.08 million current US$ | +18.0% |
| 1992 | 807.07 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1993 | 771.15 million current US$ | -4.5% |
| 1994 | 737.72 million current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1995 | 1.06 billion current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1996 | 928.95 million current US$ | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 1.22 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 1998 | 1.40 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1999 | 1.52 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 1.41 billion current US$ | -7.2% |
| 2001 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2002 | 1.97 billion current US$ | +27.9% |
| 2003 | 2.47 billion current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2004 | 2.76 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2005 | 3.59 billion current US$ | +29.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 3.59 billion current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 405.39 million current US$, 8.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 3.59 billion current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 16.9× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 57.29 million current US$ | 39.97 million current US$ | 70.05 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1970s | 693.90 million current US$ | 94.63 million current US$ | 1.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.75 billion current US$ | 425.39 million current US$ | 3.60 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 984.09 million current US$ | 644.28 million current US$ | 1.52 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.29 billion current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | 3.59 billion current US$ | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Nigeria?
- Food imports in Nigeria was 3.59 billion current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3.60 billion current US$ in 1981.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 39.97 million current US$ in 1968.
- How does Nigeria rank for food imports?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2005.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 238.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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.