Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Namibia
Namibia: Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) was 320.48 million FAO, current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
320.48 million FAO, current US$
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
33rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
414.36 million FAO, current US$
in 2007
All-time low
26.02 million FAO, current US$
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2010
Total agricultural imports in Namibia, 1961–2010
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in FAO, current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total agricultural imports in Namibia is 320.48 million FAO, current US$, measured in 2010.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total agricultural imports in Namibia peaked at 414.36 million FAO, current US$ in 2007 and was at its lowest, 26.02 million FAO, current US$, in 1961.
Namibia ranks 33rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Namibia, year by year
| Year | FAO, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26.02 million FAO, current US$ | — |
| 1962 | 26.43 million FAO, current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 28.62 million FAO, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 30.19 million FAO, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1965 | 32.23 million FAO, current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1966 | 32.77 million FAO, current US$ | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 32.90 million FAO, current US$ | +0.4% |
| 1968 | 34.70 million FAO, current US$ | +5.5% |
| 1969 | 35.06 million FAO, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1970 | 33.99 million FAO, current US$ | -3.1% |
| 1971 | 36.93 million FAO, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 1972 | 38.66 million FAO, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1973 | 42.95 million FAO, current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 51.16 million FAO, current US$ | +19.1% |
| 1975 | 55.21 million FAO, current US$ | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 59.80 million FAO, current US$ | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 61.58 million FAO, current US$ | +3.0% |
| 1978 | 63.35 million FAO, current US$ | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 65.95 million FAO, current US$ | +4.1% |
| 1980 | 70.72 million FAO, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1981 | 76.35 million FAO, current US$ | +8.0% |
| 1982 | 72.83 million FAO, current US$ | -4.6% |
| 1983 | 73.30 million FAO, current US$ | +0.6% |
| 1984 | 72.25 million FAO, current US$ | -1.4% |
| 1985 | 73.00 million FAO, current US$ | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 72.64 million FAO, current US$ | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 79.60 million FAO, current US$ | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 85.80 million FAO, current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 86.45 million FAO, current US$ | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 110.00 million FAO, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1991 | 103.77 million FAO, current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1992 | 119.33 million FAO, current US$ | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 111.60 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 103.02 million FAO, current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 137.02 million FAO, current US$ | +33.0% |
| 1996 | 128.13 million FAO, current US$ | -6.5% |
| 1997 | 371.14 million FAO, current US$ | +189.6% |
| 1998 | 291.45 million FAO, current US$ | -21.5% |
| 1999 | 261.91 million FAO, current US$ | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 226.37 million FAO, current US$ | -13.6% |
| 2001 | 188.04 million FAO, current US$ | -16.9% |
| 2002 | 166.59 million FAO, current US$ | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 206.40 million FAO, current US$ | +23.9% |
| 2004 | 214.02 million FAO, current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 251.38 million FAO, current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2006 | 298.11 million FAO, current US$ | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 414.36 million FAO, current US$ | +39.0% |
| 2008 | 376.68 million FAO, current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 308.88 million FAO, current US$ | -18.0% |
| 2010 | 320.48 million FAO, current US$ | +3.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 320.48 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 610.56 million FAO, current US$, 52% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 320.48 million FAO, current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 350.67 million FAO, current US$, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$) in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +189.6% | 128.13 million FAO, current US$ | 371.14 million FAO, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 30.99 million FAO, current US$ | 26.02 million FAO, current US$ | 35.06 million FAO, current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 50.96 million FAO, current US$ | 33.99 million FAO, current US$ | 65.95 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 76.29 million FAO, current US$ | 70.72 million FAO, current US$ | 86.45 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 173.74 million FAO, current US$ | 103.02 million FAO, current US$ | 371.14 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 265.08 million FAO, current US$ | 166.59 million FAO, current US$ | 414.36 million FAO, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 320.48 million FAO, current US$ | 320.48 million FAO, current US$ | 320.48 million FAO, current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 30 Niger 350.67 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 31 Madagascar 340.99 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 32 Mauritania 334.24 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 34 Burkina Faso 306.86 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 35 Congo 299.05 million FAO, current US$ compare
- 36 Liberia 270.89 million FAO, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total agricultural imports in Namibia?
- Total agricultural imports in Namibia was 320.48 million FAO, current US$ in 2010, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest total agricultural imports recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 414.36 million FAO, current US$ in 2007.
- What is the lowest total agricultural imports recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.02 million FAO, current US$ in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for total agricultural imports?
- Namibia ranks 33rd out of 53 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total agricultural imports rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Total agricultural imports (FAO, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total agricultural imports are expressed in terms of value. They cover all movements into the country of the commodity in question during the reference period. They include commercial trade, food aid granted on specific terms, donated quantities and estimates of unrecorded trade.