Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Senegal
Senegal: Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) was 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
1.10 billion FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 1.8%
World rank
13th
of 53 countries
All-time high
1.63 billion FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
51.24 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Senegal, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
Senegal recorded 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ for food imports excluding fish in 2010.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 212.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Senegal peaked at 1.63 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 51.24 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
That places Senegal 13th out of 53 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish (FAO, current US$) in Senegal, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 51.34 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 51.24 million FAO, current US$ | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 52.41 million FAO, current US$ | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 64.13 million FAO, current US$ | +22.4% |
| 1965 | 63.03 million FAO, current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 61.27 million FAO, current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 63.25 million FAO, current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 70.00 million FAO, current US$ | +10.7% |
| 1969 | 70.49 million FAO, current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1970 | 76.06 million FAO, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1971 | 66.83 million FAO, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 1972 | 69.96 million FAO, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 126.86 million FAO, current US$ | +81.3% |
| 1974 | 160.69 million FAO, current US$ | +26.7% |
| 1975 | 127.90 million FAO, current US$ | -20.4% |
| 1976 | 145.65 million FAO, current US$ | +13.9% |
| 1977 | 152.85 million FAO, current US$ | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 153.46 million FAO, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 190.49 million FAO, current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1980 | 220.82 million FAO, current US$ | +15.9% |
| 1981 | 263.20 million FAO, current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1982 | 206.31 million FAO, current US$ | -21.6% |
| 1983 | 213.70 million FAO, current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 255.59 million FAO, current US$ | +19.6% |
| 1985 | 199.46 million FAO, current US$ | -22.0% |
| 1986 | 185.94 million FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1987 | 175.22 million FAO, current US$ | -5.8% |
| 1988 | 234.92 million FAO, current US$ | +34.1% |
| 1989 | 299.82 million FAO, current US$ | +27.6% |
| 1990 | 376.88 million FAO, current US$ | +25.7% |
| 1991 | 289.24 million FAO, current US$ | -23.3% |
| 1992 | 321.86 million FAO, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 1993 | 318.33 million FAO, current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1994 | 303.36 million FAO, current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1995 | 405.47 million FAO, current US$ | +33.7% |
| 1996 | 444.84 million FAO, current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1997 | 379.64 million FAO, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1998 | 459.17 million FAO, current US$ | +20.9% |
| 1999 | 445.82 million FAO, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2000 | 350.89 million FAO, current US$ | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 458.08 million FAO, current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2002 | 469.13 million FAO, current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 642.97 million FAO, current US$ | +37.1% |
| 2004 | 760.91 million FAO, current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2005 | 798.62 million FAO, current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2006 | 808.60 million FAO, current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 1.16 billion FAO, current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2008 | 1.63 billion FAO, current US$ | +40.1% |
| 2009 | 1.08 billion FAO, current US$ | -33.8% |
| 2010 | 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ | +1.8% |
Senegal compared with similar countries
- Senegal's 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 552.87 million FAO, current US$, 2.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Senegal's 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 287.15 million FAO, current US$, 3.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 60.80 million FAO, current US$ | 51.24 million FAO, current US$ | 70.49 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 127.08 million FAO, current US$ | 66.83 million FAO, current US$ | 190.49 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 225.50 million FAO, current US$ | 175.22 million FAO, current US$ | 299.82 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 374.46 million FAO, current US$ | 289.24 million FAO, current US$ | 459.17 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 815.52 million FAO, current US$ | 350.89 million FAO, current US$ | 1.63 billion FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ | 1.10 billion FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Senegal
- 10 Kenya 1.29 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 11 Ethiopia 1.17 billion FAO, current US$ compare
- 12 Ghana 1.13 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
- 16 Democratic Republic of Congo 875.75 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Senegal?
- Food imports excluding fish in Senegal was 1.10 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.63 billion FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 51.24 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Senegal rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Senegal ranks 13th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 212.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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.