Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 875.75 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
875.75 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 2.0%
World rank
16th
of 53 countries
All-time high
893.56 million FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
23.47 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 875.75 million FAO, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 352.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 893.56 million FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 23.47 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 16th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23.47 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 27.08 million FAO, current US$ | +15.4% |
| 1963 | 38.27 million FAO, current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1964 | 28.92 million FAO, current US$ | -24.4% |
| 1965 | 40.29 million FAO, current US$ | +39.3% |
| 1966 | 48.00 million FAO, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1967 | 37.29 million FAO, current US$ | -22.3% |
| 1968 | 38.28 million FAO, current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 44.51 million FAO, current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1970 | 52.62 million FAO, current US$ | +18.2% |
| 1971 | 56.80 million FAO, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1972 | 80.27 million FAO, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 1973 | 104.38 million FAO, current US$ | +30.0% |
| 1974 | 151.00 million FAO, current US$ | +44.7% |
| 1975 | 135.64 million FAO, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1976 | 205.58 million FAO, current US$ | +51.6% |
| 1977 | 128.40 million FAO, current US$ | -37.5% |
| 1978 | 123.49 million FAO, current US$ | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 139.21 million FAO, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 144.25 million FAO, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1981 | 226.70 million FAO, current US$ | +57.2% |
| 1982 | 142.37 million FAO, current US$ | -37.2% |
| 1983 | 146.33 million FAO, current US$ | +2.8% |
| 1984 | 175.23 million FAO, current US$ | +19.8% |
| 1985 | 216.10 million FAO, current US$ | +23.3% |
| 1986 | 215.58 million FAO, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 209.22 million FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1988 | 196.49 million FAO, current US$ | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 208.82 million FAO, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 220.65 million FAO, current US$ | +5.7% |
| 1991 | 165.73 million FAO, current US$ | -24.9% |
| 1992 | 192.10 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1993 | 182.09 million FAO, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 1994 | 184.48 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 266.16 million FAO, current US$ | +44.3% |
| 1996 | 235.52 million FAO, current US$ | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 221.57 million FAO, current US$ | -5.9% |
| 1998 | 181.92 million FAO, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 1999 | 158.04 million FAO, current US$ | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 193.45 million FAO, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 2001 | 187.65 million FAO, current US$ | -3.0% |
| 2002 | 254.37 million FAO, current US$ | +35.6% |
| 2003 | 299.77 million FAO, current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2004 | 398.78 million FAO, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 2005 | 416.23 million FAO, current US$ | +4.4% |
| 2006 | 604.56 million FAO, current US$ | +45.2% |
| 2007 | 565.32 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 679.14 million FAO, current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 893.56 million FAO, current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2010 | 875.75 million FAO, current US$ | -2.0% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 875.75 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 262.95 million FAO, current US$, 3.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 875.75 million FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 287.15 million FAO, current US$, 3.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 36.23 million FAO, current US$ | 23.47 million FAO, current US$ | 48.00 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 117.74 million FAO, current US$ | 52.62 million FAO, current US$ | 205.58 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 188.11 million FAO, current US$ | 142.37 million FAO, current US$ | 226.70 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 200.83 million FAO, current US$ | 158.04 million FAO, current US$ | 266.16 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 449.28 million FAO, current US$ | 187.65 million FAO, current US$ | 893.56 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 875.75 million FAO, current US$ | 875.75 million FAO, current US$ | 875.75 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 13 Senegal 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 14 Cote d'Ivoire 1.07 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 15 Zimbabwe 944.05 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 17 Tanzania 771.53 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 18 Mozambique 673.74 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 19 Cameroon 664.13 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Food imports excluding fish in Democratic Republic of Congo was 875.75 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 893.56 million FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 23.47 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 352.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.