Food imports excluding fish in Zambia
Zambia: Food imports excluding fish was 195.74 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
195.74 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 7.8%
World rank
37th
of 53 countries
All-time high
219.81 million FAO, current US$
in 2006
All-time low
15.24 million FAO, current US$
in 1962
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Food imports excluding fish in Zambia, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, food imports excluding fish in Zambia stood at 195.74 million FAO, current US$.
The figure is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 214.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food imports excluding fish in Zambia peaked at 219.81 million FAO, current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 15.24 million FAO, current US$, in 1962.
Zambia ranks 37th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food imports excluding fish in Zambia, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17.93 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 15.24 million FAO, current US$ | -15.0% |
| 1963 | 15.26 million FAO, current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 17.77 million FAO, current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1965 | 18.68 million FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 25.54 million FAO, current US$ | +36.7% |
| 1967 | 27.14 million FAO, current US$ | +6.3% |
| 1968 | 31.94 million FAO, current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1969 | 38.03 million FAO, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1970 | 41.23 million FAO, current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1971 | 65.92 million FAO, current US$ | +59.9% |
| 1972 | 48.50 million FAO, current US$ | -26.4% |
| 1973 | 36.56 million FAO, current US$ | -24.6% |
| 1974 | 64.76 million FAO, current US$ | +77.1% |
| 1975 | 60.06 million FAO, current US$ | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 43.69 million FAO, current US$ | -27.3% |
| 1977 | 38.98 million FAO, current US$ | -10.8% |
| 1978 | 37.31 million FAO, current US$ | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 71.58 million FAO, current US$ | +91.9% |
| 1980 | 132.15 million FAO, current US$ | +84.6% |
| 1981 | 68.21 million FAO, current US$ | -48.4% |
| 1982 | 59.34 million FAO, current US$ | -13.0% |
| 1983 | 50.62 million FAO, current US$ | -14.7% |
| 1984 | 55.05 million FAO, current US$ | +8.8% |
| 1985 | 42.73 million FAO, current US$ | -22.4% |
| 1986 | 35.95 million FAO, current US$ | -15.9% |
| 1987 | 27.97 million FAO, current US$ | -22.2% |
| 1988 | 38.89 million FAO, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 1989 | 36.19 million FAO, current US$ | -7.0% |
| 1990 | 48.87 million FAO, current US$ | +35.0% |
| 1991 | 22.82 million FAO, current US$ | -53.3% |
| 1992 | 131.12 million FAO, current US$ | +474.5% |
| 1993 | 69.19 million FAO, current US$ | -47.2% |
| 1994 | 32.80 million FAO, current US$ | -52.6% |
| 1995 | 63.83 million FAO, current US$ | +94.6% |
| 1996 | 67.09 million FAO, current US$ | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 74.62 million FAO, current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1998 | 181.08 million FAO, current US$ | +142.7% |
| 1999 | 70.42 million FAO, current US$ | -61.1% |
| 2000 | 62.29 million FAO, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 2001 | 88.60 million FAO, current US$ | +42.2% |
| 2002 | 129.02 million FAO, current US$ | +45.6% |
| 2003 | 173.03 million FAO, current US$ | +34.1% |
| 2004 | 149.67 million FAO, current US$ | -13.5% |
| 2005 | 155.62 million FAO, current US$ | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 219.81 million FAO, current US$ | +41.3% |
| 2007 | 143.74 million FAO, current US$ | -34.6% |
| 2008 | 207.78 million FAO, current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2009 | 181.59 million FAO, current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2010 | 195.74 million FAO, current US$ | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 23.06 million FAO, current US$ | 15.24 million FAO, current US$ | 38.03 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 50.86 million FAO, current US$ | 36.56 million FAO, current US$ | 71.58 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 54.71 million FAO, current US$ | 27.97 million FAO, current US$ | 132.15 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 76.19 million FAO, current US$ | 22.82 million FAO, current US$ | 181.08 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 151.11 million FAO, current US$ | 62.29 million FAO, current US$ | 219.81 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 195.74 million FAO, current US$ | 195.74 million FAO, current US$ | 195.74 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
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- 36 Togo 204.94 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
- What is food imports excluding fish in Zambia?
- Food imports excluding fish in Zambia was 195.74 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 219.81 million FAO, current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest food imports excluding fish recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.24 million FAO, current US$ in 1962.
- How does Zambia rank for food imports excluding fish?
- Zambia ranks 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is food imports excluding fish rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 214.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.