Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Libya
Libya: Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
1.90 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 9.3%
World rank
6th
of 53 countries
All-time high
2.12 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
17.31 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Libya, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Libya stood at 1.90 billion FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of up 9.3% on the previous year and up 92.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Libya peaked at 2.12 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 17.31 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
That places Libya 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Libya, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18.42 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 17.31 million FAO, current US$ | -6.0% |
| 1963 | 25.57 million FAO, current US$ | +47.8% |
| 1964 | 37.53 million FAO, current US$ | +46.8% |
| 1965 | 34.22 million FAO, current US$ | -8.8% |
| 1966 | 51.02 million FAO, current US$ | +49.1% |
| 1967 | 72.29 million FAO, current US$ | +41.7% |
| 1968 | 69.34 million FAO, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1969 | 73.86 million FAO, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1970 | 99.33 million FAO, current US$ | +34.5% |
| 1971 | 123.68 million FAO, current US$ | +24.5% |
| 1972 | 137.93 million FAO, current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1973 | 272.27 million FAO, current US$ | +97.4% |
| 1974 | 388.85 million FAO, current US$ | +42.8% |
| 1975 | 488.11 million FAO, current US$ | +25.5% |
| 1976 | 378.29 million FAO, current US$ | -22.5% |
| 1977 | 488.57 million FAO, current US$ | +29.2% |
| 1978 | 584.63 million FAO, current US$ | +19.7% |
| 1979 | 677.39 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1980 | 1.05 billion FAO, current US$ | +55.7% |
| 1981 | 1.23 billion FAO, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 988.10 million FAO, current US$ | -19.9% |
| 1983 | 920.92 million FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1984 | 894.71 million FAO, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 709.32 million FAO, current US$ | -20.7% |
| 1986 | 700.56 million FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1987 | 661.68 million FAO, current US$ | -5.6% |
| 1988 | 765.78 million FAO, current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1989 | 889.57 million FAO, current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 999.57 million FAO, current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1991 | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1992 | 900.49 million FAO, current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1993 | 1.04 billion FAO, current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1994 | 736.10 million FAO, current US$ | -29.4% |
| 1995 | 1.07 billion FAO, current US$ | +46.0% |
| 1996 | 1.03 billion FAO, current US$ | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 921.96 million FAO, current US$ | -10.2% |
| 1998 | 851.78 million FAO, current US$ | -7.6% |
| 1999 | 634.63 million FAO, current US$ | -25.5% |
| 2000 | 991.00 million FAO, current US$ | +56.2% |
| 2001 | 1.12 billion FAO, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 818.79 million FAO, current US$ | -27.0% |
| 2003 | 716.89 million FAO, current US$ | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 1.05 billion FAO, current US$ | +46.4% |
| 2005 | 1.11 billion FAO, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 942.11 million FAO, current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2007 | 1.59 billion FAO, current US$ | +68.6% |
| 2008 | 2.12 billion FAO, current US$ | +33.6% |
| 2009 | 1.74 billion FAO, current US$ | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ | +9.3% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 519.25 million FAO, current US$, 3.7× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Libya's 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 2.54 billion FAO, current US$, 75% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.40 million FAO, current US$ | 17.31 million FAO, current US$ | 73.86 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 363.91 million FAO, current US$ | 99.33 million FAO, current US$ | 677.39 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 881.94 million FAO, current US$ | 661.68 million FAO, current US$ | 1.23 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 927.16 million FAO, current US$ | 634.63 million FAO, current US$ | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.22 billion FAO, current US$ | 716.89 million FAO, current US$ | 2.12 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.90 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Libya?
- Food imports excluding fish in Libya was 1.90 billion 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.31 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Libya rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Libya ranks 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.