Food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Food imports excluding fish was 158.41 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
158.41 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
41st
of 53 countries
All-time high
217.00 million FAO, current US$
in 2008
All-time low
11.96 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone stood at 158.41 million FAO, current US$.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 55.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone peaked at 217.00 million FAO, current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 11.96 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Sierra Leone ranks 41st of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 11.96 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 13.89 million FAO, current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1963 | 16.28 million FAO, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1964 | 16.09 million FAO, current US$ | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 17.25 million FAO, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 20.68 million FAO, current US$ | +19.9% |
| 1967 | 19.34 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1968 | 18.02 million FAO, current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 18.42 million FAO, current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1970 | 26.48 million FAO, current US$ | +43.7% |
| 1971 | 22.68 million FAO, current US$ | -14.3% |
| 1972 | 23.12 million FAO, current US$ | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 35.90 million FAO, current US$ | +55.3% |
| 1974 | 50.13 million FAO, current US$ | +39.6% |
| 1975 | 32.49 million FAO, current US$ | -35.2% |
| 1976 | 32.81 million FAO, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1977 | 36.93 million FAO, current US$ | +12.5% |
| 1978 | 52.85 million FAO, current US$ | +43.1% |
| 1979 | 80.94 million FAO, current US$ | +53.2% |
| 1980 | 77.65 million FAO, current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1981 | 71.45 million FAO, current US$ | -8.0% |
| 1982 | 77.39 million FAO, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1983 | 51.19 million FAO, current US$ | -33.9% |
| 1984 | 39.61 million FAO, current US$ | -22.6% |
| 1985 | 57.73 million FAO, current US$ | +45.8% |
| 1986 | 79.54 million FAO, current US$ | +37.8% |
| 1987 | 74.40 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1988 | 77.78 million FAO, current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 88.75 million FAO, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1990 | 95.83 million FAO, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1991 | 94.13 million FAO, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 1992 | 87.81 million FAO, current US$ | -6.7% |
| 1993 | 85.01 million FAO, current US$ | -3.2% |
| 1994 | 127.69 million FAO, current US$ | +50.2% |
| 1995 | 131.88 million FAO, current US$ | +3.3% |
| 1996 | 158.46 million FAO, current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1997 | 114.49 million FAO, current US$ | -27.7% |
| 1998 | 128.11 million FAO, current US$ | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 112.65 million FAO, current US$ | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 101.61 million FAO, current US$ | -9.8% |
| 2001 | 128.22 million FAO, current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2002 | 168.50 million FAO, current US$ | +31.4% |
| 2003 | 148.62 million FAO, current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2004 | 91.40 million FAO, current US$ | -38.5% |
| 2005 | 90.50 million FAO, current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 111.84 million FAO, current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2007 | 134.18 million FAO, current US$ | +20.0% |
| 2008 | 217.00 million FAO, current US$ | +61.7% |
| 2009 | 153.01 million FAO, current US$ | -29.5% |
| 2010 | 158.41 million FAO, current US$ | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16.88 million FAO, current US$ | 11.96 million FAO, current US$ | 20.68 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 39.43 million FAO, current US$ | 22.68 million FAO, current US$ | 80.94 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 69.55 million FAO, current US$ | 39.61 million FAO, current US$ | 88.75 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 113.60 million FAO, current US$ | 85.01 million FAO, current US$ | 158.46 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 134.49 million FAO, current US$ | 90.50 million FAO, current US$ | 217.00 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 158.41 million FAO, current US$ | 158.41 million FAO, current US$ | 158.41 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 38 Namibia 180.65 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 39 Eswatini 177.06 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 40 Cape Verde 171.26 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 42 Rwanda 157.91 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 43 Gambia 137.43 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 44 Chad 133.75 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone?
- Food imports excluding fish in Sierra Leone was 158.41 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 217.00 million FAO, current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.96 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Sierra Leone ranks 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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.