Food imports in Rwanda
Rwanda: Food imports was 207.63 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Rwanda, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Rwanda is 207.63 million current US$, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 34.7% on the previous year and up 370.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Rwanda peaked at 218.10 million current US$ in 1994 and was at its lowest, 22.80 million current US$, in 1988.
That places Rwanda 26th out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 26.84 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 41.30 million current US$ | +53.9% |
| 1986 | 38.00 million current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1987 | 24.30 million current US$ | -36.1% |
| 1988 | 22.80 million current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1989 | 29.07 million current US$ | +27.5% |
| 1990 | 32.40 million current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1991 | 34.90 million current US$ | +7.7% |
| 1992 | 29.00 million current US$ | -16.9% |
| 1993 | 59.30 million current US$ | +104.5% |
| 1994 | 218.10 million current US$ | +267.8% |
| 1995 | 56.30 million current US$ | -74.2% |
| 1996 | 50.55 million current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1997 | 53.50 million current US$ | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 57.44 million current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 34.61 million current US$ | -39.7% |
| 2000 | 46.59 million current US$ | +34.6% |
| 2001 | 44.17 million current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 29.63 million current US$ | -32.9% |
| 2003 | 24.73 million current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2004 | 33.16 million current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2005 | 35.26 million current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 47.92 million current US$ | +35.9% |
| 2007 | 71.76 million current US$ | +49.7% |
| 2008 | 87.07 million current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2009 | 122.72 million current US$ | +40.9% |
| 2010 | 154.18 million current US$ | +25.6% |
| 2011 | 207.63 million current US$ | +34.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 207.63 million current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 174.60 million current US$, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 207.63 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 98% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports in Rwanda changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +267.8% | 59.30 million current US$ | 218.10 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.39 million current US$ | 22.80 million current US$ | 41.30 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 62.61 million current US$ | 29.00 million current US$ | 218.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 54.30 million current US$ | 24.73 million current US$ | 122.72 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.90 million current US$ | 154.18 million current US$ | 207.63 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Rwanda?
- Food imports in Rwanda was 207.63 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 218.10 million current US$ in 1994.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 22.80 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Rwanda rank for food imports?
- Rwanda ranks 26th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 370.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.