Food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Food imports excluding fish was 50.35 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
50.35 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 15.0%
World rank
52nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
59.22 million FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
3.48 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 50.35 million FAO, current US$ for food imports excluding fish in 2010.
That represents a change of down 15.0% on the previous year and up 185.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic peaked at 59.22 million FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 3.48 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Central African Republic ranks 52nd of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.48 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 3.64 million FAO, current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 4.30 million FAO, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 1964 | 4.16 million FAO, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 4.21 million FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 4.87 million FAO, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1967 | 5.76 million FAO, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 1968 | 5.61 million FAO, current US$ | -2.5% |
| 1969 | 6.22 million FAO, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 6.45 million FAO, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1971 | 7.17 million FAO, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1972 | 8.21 million FAO, current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1973 | 12.62 million FAO, current US$ | +53.7% |
| 1974 | 12.23 million FAO, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 15.41 million FAO, current US$ | +25.9% |
| 1976 | 17.71 million FAO, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1977 | 13.81 million FAO, current US$ | -22.1% |
| 1978 | 13.21 million FAO, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 15.38 million FAO, current US$ | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 17.49 million FAO, current US$ | +13.7% |
| 1981 | 23.91 million FAO, current US$ | +36.7% |
| 1982 | 18.52 million FAO, current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1983 | 21.16 million FAO, current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1984 | 11.52 million FAO, current US$ | -45.6% |
| 1985 | 17.64 million FAO, current US$ | +53.1% |
| 1986 | 22.12 million FAO, current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1987 | 16.50 million FAO, current US$ | -25.4% |
| 1988 | 27.50 million FAO, current US$ | +66.6% |
| 1989 | 27.70 million FAO, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 35.33 million FAO, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1991 | 33.34 million FAO, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 26.74 million FAO, current US$ | -19.8% |
| 1993 | 24.17 million FAO, current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1994 | 25.02 million FAO, current US$ | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 32.31 million FAO, current US$ | +29.1% |
| 1996 | 17.39 million FAO, current US$ | -46.2% |
| 1997 | 19.59 million FAO, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 23.00 million FAO, current US$ | +17.4% |
| 1999 | 18.69 million FAO, current US$ | -18.7% |
| 2000 | 17.62 million FAO, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2001 | 15.18 million FAO, current US$ | -13.9% |
| 2002 | 16.11 million FAO, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2003 | 19.89 million FAO, current US$ | +23.5% |
| 2004 | 24.17 million FAO, current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2005 | 25.62 million FAO, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 2006 | 27.82 million FAO, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 33.27 million FAO, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 2008 | 43.63 million FAO, current US$ | +31.1% |
| 2009 | 59.22 million FAO, current US$ | +35.7% |
| 2010 | 50.35 million FAO, current US$ | -15.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.69 million FAO, current US$ | 3.48 million FAO, current US$ | 6.22 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 12.22 million FAO, current US$ | 6.45 million FAO, current US$ | 17.71 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.40 million FAO, current US$ | 11.52 million FAO, current US$ | 27.70 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 25.56 million FAO, current US$ | 17.39 million FAO, current US$ | 35.33 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.25 million FAO, current US$ | 15.18 million FAO, current US$ | 59.22 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 50.35 million FAO, current US$ | 50.35 million FAO, current US$ | 50.35 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 49 Seychelles 66.33 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 50 Equatorial Guinea 61.25 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 51 Burundi 52.20 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 53 Sao Tome and Principe 22.82 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic?
- Food imports excluding fish in Central African Republic was 50.35 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 59.22 million FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.48 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Central African Republic rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Central African Republic ranks 52nd out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.