Food imports excluding fish in Mauritania
Mauritania: Food imports excluding fish was 298.69 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
298.69 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
down 34.9%
World rank
29th
of 53 countries
All-time high
458.54 million FAO, current US$
in 2009
All-time low
7.23 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Mauritania, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Mauritania stood at 298.69 million FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of down 34.9% on the previous year and up 121.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Mauritania peaked at 458.54 million FAO, current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.23 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
That places Mauritania 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 7.23 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 7.71 million FAO, current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1963 | 7.23 million FAO, current US$ | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 8.01 million FAO, current US$ | +10.8% |
| 1965 | 8.43 million FAO, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1966 | 9.10 million FAO, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 9.44 million FAO, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1968 | 9.81 million FAO, current US$ | +3.8% |
| 1969 | 10.69 million FAO, current US$ | +9.1% |
| 1970 | 11.42 million FAO, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1971 | 13.37 million FAO, current US$ | +17.0% |
| 1972 | 18.11 million FAO, current US$ | +35.5% |
| 1973 | 34.32 million FAO, current US$ | +89.5% |
| 1974 | 48.85 million FAO, current US$ | +42.3% |
| 1975 | 50.01 million FAO, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 57.80 million FAO, current US$ | +15.6% |
| 1977 | 67.01 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1978 | 65.04 million FAO, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 1979 | 65.81 million FAO, current US$ | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 79.07 million FAO, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1981 | 89.41 million FAO, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 1982 | 119.85 million FAO, current US$ | +34.0% |
| 1983 | 127.20 million FAO, current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1984 | 98.67 million FAO, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1985 | 100.44 million FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 84.43 million FAO, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1987 | 94.65 million FAO, current US$ | +12.1% |
| 1988 | 118.11 million FAO, current US$ | +24.8% |
| 1989 | 136.44 million FAO, current US$ | +15.5% |
| 1990 | 104.95 million FAO, current US$ | -23.1% |
| 1991 | 128.94 million FAO, current US$ | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 119.55 million FAO, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1993 | 118.24 million FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 87.27 million FAO, current US$ | -26.2% |
| 1995 | 115.33 million FAO, current US$ | +32.1% |
| 1996 | 136.20 million FAO, current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1997 | 140.47 million FAO, current US$ | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 230.96 million FAO, current US$ | +64.4% |
| 1999 | 150.22 million FAO, current US$ | -35.0% |
| 2000 | 135.18 million FAO, current US$ | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 179.26 million FAO, current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2002 | 171.01 million FAO, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2003 | 205.56 million FAO, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2004 | 230.68 million FAO, current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2005 | 150.72 million FAO, current US$ | -34.7% |
| 2006 | 269.31 million FAO, current US$ | +78.7% |
| 2007 | 324.94 million FAO, current US$ | +20.7% |
| 2008 | 424.65 million FAO, current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2009 | 458.54 million FAO, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 298.69 million FAO, current US$ | -34.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.63 million FAO, current US$ | 7.23 million FAO, current US$ | 10.69 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 43.17 million FAO, current US$ | 11.42 million FAO, current US$ | 67.01 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 104.83 million FAO, current US$ | 79.07 million FAO, current US$ | 136.44 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 133.21 million FAO, current US$ | 87.27 million FAO, current US$ | 230.96 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 254.99 million FAO, current US$ | 135.18 million FAO, current US$ | 458.54 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 298.69 million FAO, current US$ | 298.69 million FAO, current US$ | 298.69 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
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- 26 Guinea 374.37 million FAO, current US$ compare
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- 30 Madagascar 287.15 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 31 Niger 285.37 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 32 Malawi 274.41 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Mauritania?
- Food imports excluding fish in Mauritania was 298.69 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 458.54 million FAO, current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.23 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Mauritania rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Mauritania ranks 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.