Agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend
Post-demographic dividend: Agricultural raw materials imports was 1.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend is 1.0%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.1% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend peaked at 12.8% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2023.
Post-demographic dividend ranks 38th of 47 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 12.8% | — |
| 1963 | 11.4% | -10.3% |
| 1964 | 11.0% | -3.7% |
| 1965 | 10.3% | -6.9% |
| 1966 | 10.0% | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 8.6% | -14.7% |
| 1968 | 8.2% | -3.8% |
| 1969 | 7.9% | -3.8% |
| 1970 | 7.0% | -11.4% |
| 1971 | 6.5% | -6.9% |
| 1972 | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 7.0% | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 5.5% | -21.3% |
| 1975 | 4.8% | -13.9% |
| 1976 | 5.4% | +12.2% |
| 1977 | 5.2% | -2.3% |
| 1978 | 5.0% | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 4.9% | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 4.3% | -12.9% |
| 1981 | 3.7% | -12.1% |
| 1982 | 3.6% | -5.0% |
| 1983 | 3.7% | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 3.8% | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 3.5% | -7.0% |
| 1986 | 3.6% | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 3.7% | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 3.6% | -3.2% |
| 1990 | 3.2% | -13.1% |
| 1991 | 2.8% | -10.4% |
| 1992 | 2.8% | -2.1% |
| 1993 | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| 1994 | 2.8% | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 2.8% | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 2.5% | -12.4% |
| 1997 | 2.4% | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 2.2% | -7.8% |
| 1999 | 2.0% | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 1.9% | -6.9% |
| 2001 | 1.8% | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 1.7% | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 1.6% | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 1.6% | -4.3% |
| 2005 | 1.5% | -6.6% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 1.3% | -3.1% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | -8.9% |
| 2009 | 1.2% | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 1.3% | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 1.2% | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 1.3% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.2% | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 1.2% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 1.2% | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 1.2% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -5.6% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | +7.6% |
| 2022 | 1.1% | -8.6% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | -11.7% |
| 2024 | 1.0% | +2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.0% | 7.9% | 12.8% | 8 |
| 1970s | 5.8% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.7% | 3.5% | 4.3% | 9 |
| 1990s | 2.6% | 2.0% | 3.2% | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Post-demographic dividend
More agriculture & rural data for Post-demographic dividend
- Rural population, per capita 0.1876 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 690.78 billion current US$ (2021)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.2% (2021)
- Rural population 212.43 million (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.1% (2025)
- Rural population 18.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.2% (2024)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0123 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2021)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0912 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Post-demographic dividend was 1.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Post-demographic dividend?
- The highest recorded value was 12.8% in 1962.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Post-demographic dividend?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2023.
- How does Post-demographic dividend rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Post-demographic dividend ranks 38th out of 47 groups with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Post-demographic dividend?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Post-demographic dividend data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.