2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value was 1.59 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Zimbabwe, 2010–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Zimbabwe is 1.59, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 212.8% on the previous year and up 287.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Zimbabwe peaked at 6.69 in 2019 and was at its lowest, -24.08, in 2010.
That places Zimbabwe 4th out of 186 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -24.08 | — |
| 2011 | 0.47 | -102.0% |
| 2012 | 0.42 | -10.6% |
| 2013 | -0.18 | -142.9% |
| 2014 | -0.85 | +372.2% |
| 2015 | -0.12 | -85.9% |
| 2016 | -0.18 | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 1.09 | -705.6% |
| 2018 | 1.74 | +59.6% |
| 2019 | 6.69 | +284.5% |
| 2020 | 1.09 | -83.7% |
| 2021 | 0.18 | -83.5% |
| 2022 | 1.62 | +800.0% |
| 2023 | -1.41 | -187.0% |
| 2024 | 1.59 | -212.8% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 1.59 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.04. (41 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 1.59 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.22, 7.2× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -1.5 | -24.08 | 6.69 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.614 | -1.41 | 1.62 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 1 Côte d'Ivoire -0.13 compare
- 1 South Sudan 4.44 compare
- 1 Timor-Leste 0.93 compare
- 2 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 0.68 compare
- 2 Cabo Verde -0.38 compare
- 2 Haiti 2.63 compare
- 3 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0.32 compare
- 3 Palestine, State of 2.26 compare
- 4 Micronesia (Federated States of) 0.23 compare
- 5 Nigeria 1.55 compare
- 5 Viet Nam 0.11 compare
- 6 Papua New Guinea 1.3 compare
- 6 Republic of Moldova -0.33 compare
- 7 India 1.2 compare
- 7 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) -0.42 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.595 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 9.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 9.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Zimbabwe?
- 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value in Zimbabwe was 1.59 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 6.69 in 2019.
- What is the lowest 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.08 in 2010.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value?
- Zimbabwe ranks 4th out of 186 countries with data for 2024.
- Is 2.c.1 indicator of food price anomalies (ifpa), by food cpi — value rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.c.1 Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Food CPI — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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