Food imports (current US$) in Zambia
Zambia: Food imports (current US$) was 14.53 million current US$ in 2003. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Zambia, 1984–2003
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports in Zambia is 14.53 million current US$, measured in 2003.
That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Zambia peaked at 257.50 million current US$ in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1999.
Zambia ranks 43rd of 47 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports (current US$) in Zambia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 24.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 22.70 million current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1986 | 16.50 million current US$ | -27.3% |
| 1987 | 11.20 million current US$ | -32.1% |
| 1988 | 13.50 million current US$ | +20.5% |
| 1989 | 13.90 million current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1990 | 8.60 million current US$ | -38.1% |
| 1992 | 257.50 million current US$ | +2894.2% |
| 1993 | 50.00 million current US$ | -80.6% |
| 1994 | 54.60 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 98.00 million current US$ | +79.5% |
| 1996 | 25.00 million current US$ | -74.5% |
| 1997 | 12.40 million current US$ | -50.4% |
| 1998 | 107.90 million current US$ | +770.2% |
| 1999 | 0 current US$ | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 8.98 million current US$ | +898483999999900.0% |
| 2001 | 10.11 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 2002 | 11.47 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 2003 | 14.53 million current US$ | +26.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 14.53 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 405.39 million current US$, 4% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 14.53 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 7% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports (current US$) in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +898483999999900.0% | 0 current US$ | 8.98 million current US$ |
| 1992 | +2894.2% | 8.60 million current US$ | 257.50 million current US$ |
| 1998 | +770.2% | 12.40 million current US$ | 107.90 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 16.98 million current US$ | 11.20 million current US$ | 24.10 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 68.22 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 257.50 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.27 million current US$ | 8.98 million current US$ | 14.53 million current US$ | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Zambia?
- Food imports in Zambia was 14.53 million current US$ in 2003, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 257.50 million current US$ in 1992.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1999.
- How does Zambia rank for food imports?
- Zambia ranks 43rd out of 47 countries with data for 2003.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.