Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 171.26 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
171.26 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
40th
of 53 countries
All-time high
189.87 million FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
1.80 million FAO, current US$
in 1963
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Cape Verde, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for food imports excluding fish in Cape Verde is 171.26 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 207.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Cape Verde peaked at 189.87 million FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million FAO, current US$, in 1963.
Cape Verde ranks 40th of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.09 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 1.80 million FAO, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 1963 | 1.80 million FAO, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 2.25 million FAO, current US$ | +25.1% |
| 1965 | 2.56 million FAO, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1966 | 2.33 million FAO, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1967 | 2.48 million FAO, current US$ | +6.4% |
| 1968 | 2.69 million FAO, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1969 | 6.01 million FAO, current US$ | +123.5% |
| 1970 | 5.21 million FAO, current US$ | -13.3% |
| 1971 | 8.34 million FAO, current US$ | +60.1% |
| 1972 | 9.43 million FAO, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1973 | 10.40 million FAO, current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1974 | 13.59 million FAO, current US$ | +30.8% |
| 1975 | 15.33 million FAO, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1976 | 10.72 million FAO, current US$ | -30.1% |
| 1977 | 14.32 million FAO, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 1978 | 21.13 million FAO, current US$ | +47.5% |
| 1979 | 18.39 million FAO, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1980 | 25.41 million FAO, current US$ | +38.2% |
| 1981 | 20.70 million FAO, current US$ | -18.5% |
| 1982 | 22.24 million FAO, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1983 | 23.33 million FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1984 | 18.62 million FAO, current US$ | -20.2% |
| 1985 | 18.70 million FAO, current US$ | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 28.99 million FAO, current US$ | +55.0% |
| 1987 | 25.91 million FAO, current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1988 | 22.89 million FAO, current US$ | -11.7% |
| 1989 | 28.03 million FAO, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1990 | 35.42 million FAO, current US$ | +26.4% |
| 1991 | 38.45 million FAO, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1992 | 63.02 million FAO, current US$ | +63.9% |
| 1993 | 44.26 million FAO, current US$ | -29.8% |
| 1994 | 54.30 million FAO, current US$ | +22.7% |
| 1995 | 68.91 million FAO, current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1996 | 61.55 million FAO, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 1997 | 67.08 million FAO, current US$ | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 65.37 million FAO, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 66.87 million FAO, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 55.76 million FAO, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 2001 | 64.07 million FAO, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2002 | 57.88 million FAO, current US$ | -9.7% |
| 2003 | 87.50 million FAO, current US$ | +51.2% |
| 2004 | 101.78 million FAO, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 2005 | 111.54 million FAO, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 128.11 million FAO, current US$ | +14.9% |
| 2007 | 160.08 million FAO, current US$ | +25.0% |
| 2008 | 189.87 million FAO, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2009 | 169.48 million FAO, current US$ | -10.7% |
| 2010 | 171.26 million FAO, current US$ | +1.0% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 171.26 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 519.25 million FAO, current US$, 33% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 171.26 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 287.15 million FAO, current US$, 60% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.67 million FAO, current US$ | 1.80 million FAO, current US$ | 6.01 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.69 million FAO, current US$ | 5.21 million FAO, current US$ | 21.13 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.48 million FAO, current US$ | 18.62 million FAO, current US$ | 28.99 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 56.52 million FAO, current US$ | 35.42 million FAO, current US$ | 68.91 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 112.61 million FAO, current US$ | 55.76 million FAO, current US$ | 189.87 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 171.26 million FAO, current US$ | 171.26 million FAO, current US$ | 171.26 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Cape Verde
- 37 Zambia 195.74 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 38 Namibia 180.65 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 39 Eswatini 177.06 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 41 Sierra Leone 158.41 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 42 Rwanda 157.91 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 43 Gambia 137.43 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Cape Verde?
- Food imports excluding fish in Cape Verde was 171.26 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food imports excluding fish recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 189.87 million FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million FAO, current US$ in 1963.
- How does Cape Verde rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Cape Verde ranks 40th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food imports excludes fish. Data are expressed in current U.S. dollar at cost-insurance-freight (cif) prices. Excludes fish.