Food imports in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Food imports was 512.50 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Food imports in Zimbabwe, 1984–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 512.50 million current US$ for food imports in 2011.
The figure is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 653.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports in Zimbabwe peaked at 741.21 million current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 17.25 million current US$, in 1986.
Zimbabwe ranks 16th of 47 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 77.16 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 36.80 million current US$ | -52.3% |
| 1986 | 17.25 million current US$ | -53.1% |
| 1987 | 25.89 million current US$ | +50.1% |
| 1988 | 28.13 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1989 | 31.92 million current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 218.27 million current US$ | +583.8% |
| 1991 | 245.49 million current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 257.10 million current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 121.10 million current US$ | -52.9% |
| 1994 | 42.90 million current US$ | -64.6% |
| 1995 | 78.40 million current US$ | +82.8% |
| 1996 | 159.40 million current US$ | +103.3% |
| 1997 | 100.80 million current US$ | -36.8% |
| 1998 | 87.00 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 1999 | 82.20 million current US$ | -5.5% |
| 2000 | 61.70 million current US$ | -24.9% |
| 2001 | 68.00 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 336.81 million current US$ | +395.3% |
| 2003 | 205.56 million current US$ | -39.0% |
| 2004 | 160.98 million current US$ | -21.7% |
| 2005 | 179.76 million current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2006 | 368.29 million current US$ | +104.9% |
| 2007 | 365.42 million current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 340.65 million current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2009 | 741.21 million current US$ | +117.6% |
| 2010 | 554.00 million current US$ | -25.3% |
| 2011 | 512.50 million current US$ | -7.5% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 512.50 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 405.39 million current US$, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 512.50 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 212.26 million current US$, 2.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Food imports in Zimbabwe changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +583.8% | 31.92 million current US$ | 218.27 million current US$ |
| 2002 | +395.3% | 68.00 million current US$ | 336.81 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 36.19 million current US$ | 17.25 million current US$ | 77.16 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 139.27 million current US$ | 42.90 million current US$ | 257.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 282.84 million current US$ | 61.70 million current US$ | 741.21 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 533.25 million current US$ | 512.50 million current US$ | 554.00 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports in Zimbabwe?
- Food imports in Zimbabwe was 512.50 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest food imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 741.21 million current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.25 million current US$ in 1986.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for food imports?
- Zimbabwe ranks 16th out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food imports rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 653.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.