Import volume index, food in Kenya
Kenya: Import volume index, food was 220.8 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
220.8
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
8th
of 37 countries
All-time high
268.18
in 1985
All-time low
19.48
in 1975
Years of data
46
1965–2010
Import volume index, food in Kenya, 1965–2010
Source: World Bank country economists.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index, food in Kenya is 220.8, measured in 2010.
That represents a change of up 5.7% on the previous year and up 125.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index, food in Kenya peaked at 268.18 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 19.48, in 1975.
That places Kenya 8th out of 37 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.
Import volume index, food in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 36.1 | — |
| 1966 | 35.85 | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 30.54 | -14.8% |
| 1968 | 33.87 | +10.9% |
| 1969 | 25.51 | -24.7% |
| 1970 | 33.3 | +30.5% |
| 1971 | 45.67 | +37.1% |
| 1972 | 42.57 | -6.8% |
| 1973 | 43.58 | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 37.51 | -13.9% |
| 1975 | 19.48 | -48.1% |
| 1976 | 45.4 | +133.0% |
| 1977 | 49.64 | +9.3% |
| 1978 | 85.75 | +72.7% |
| 1979 | 74.9 | -12.7% |
| 1980 | 103.02 | +37.5% |
| 1981 | 173.66 | +68.6% |
| 1982 | 202.91 | +16.8% |
| 1983 | 264.05 | +30.1% |
| 1984 | 233.08 | -11.7% |
| 1985 | 268.18 | +15.1% |
| 1986 | 178.22 | -33.5% |
| 1987 | 251.9 | +41.3% |
| 1988 | 224.26 | -11.0% |
| 1989 | 73.25 | -67.3% |
| 1990 | 81.17 | +10.8% |
| 1991 | 89.36 | +10.1% |
| 1992 | 41.85 | -53.2% |
| 1993 | 33.12 | -20.9% |
| 1994 | 51.91 | +56.7% |
| 1995 | 47.91 | -7.7% |
| 1996 | 81.17 | +69.4% |
| 1997 | 81.02 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 83.28 | +2.8% |
| 1999 | 83.17 | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 98.09 | +17.9% |
| 2001 | 100 | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 66.48 | -33.5% |
| 2003 | 93.47 | +40.6% |
| 2004 | 78.98 | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 107.9 | +36.6% |
| 2006 | 117.5 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 168.3 | +43.2% |
| 2008 | 216.5 | +28.6% |
| 2009 | 208.9 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 220.8 | +5.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 220.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143.1, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 220.8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 144.24, 1.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32.38 | 25.51 | 36.1 | 5 |
| 1970s | 47.78 | 19.48 | 85.75 | 10 |
| 1980s | 197.25 | 73.25 | 268.18 | 10 |
| 1990s | 67.4 | 33.12 | 89.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.61 | 66.48 | 216.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 220.8 | 220.8 | 220.8 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index, food in Kenya?
- Import volume index, food in Kenya was 220.8 in 2010, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest import volume index, food recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 268.18 in 1985.
- What is the lowest import volume index, food recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.48 in 1975.
- How does Kenya rank for import volume index, food?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 37 countries with data for 2010.
- Is import volume index, food rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Import volume index, food. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total food imports volume index with 1987=100.