Food production index in Egypt
Egypt: Food production index was 114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
31st
of 53 countries
All-time high
117.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
in 2009
All-time low
17.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100
in 1961
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Food production index in Egypt, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in gross, 1999-2001 = 100.
Analysis
In 2011, food production index in Egypt stood at 114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 38.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food production index in Egypt peaked at 117.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 17.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100, in 1961.
That places Egypt 31st out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food production index in Egypt, year by year
| Year | gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 17.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | — |
| 1962 | 20.72 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +18.7% |
| 1963 | 21.43 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 1964 | 21.43 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 21.69 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 1966 | 22.31 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 21.9 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -1.8% |
| 1968 | 24.28 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +10.9% |
| 1969 | 25.37 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.5% |
| 1970 | 25.4 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 26.23 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 26.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.3% |
| 1973 | 27.05 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 27.7 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 28.92 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 29.9 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 29.25 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -2.2% |
| 1978 | 30.29 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 31.9 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 32.35 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 32.65 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 34.79 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.6% |
| 1983 | 36.04 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 36.29 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 38.76 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 41.96 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 44.15 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 43.5 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 44.88 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 53.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +19.6% |
| 1991 | 54.86 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 58.66 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 60.74 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 61.54 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 66.78 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +8.5% |
| 1996 | 72.89 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +9.1% |
| 1997 | 75.99 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | 76.59 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 81.39 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 85.14 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 82.45 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 87.28 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 92.12 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 95.19 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 98.66 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.6% |
| 2006 | 106.16 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 111.03 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.6% |
| 2008 | 116.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 117.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 110.45 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21.84 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 17.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 25.37 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 9 |
| 1970s | 28.35 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 25.4 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 31.9 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.54 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 32.35 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 44.88 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 1990s | 66.31 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 53.67 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 81.39 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 2000s | 99.23 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 82.45 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 117.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 10 |
| 2010s | 112.41 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 110.45 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 28 Uganda 114.99 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 29 Equatorial Guinea 114.62 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 30 Democratic Republic of Congo 114.53 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 32 Guinea 114.13 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 33 Djibouti 113.57 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
- 34 Somalia 113.21 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 compare
More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.571 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 16.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food production index in Egypt?
- Food production index in Egypt was 114.36 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest food production index recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 117.83 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 2009.
- What is the lowest food production index recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.46 gross, 1999-2001 = 100 in 1961.
- How does Egypt rank for food production index?
- Egypt ranks 31st out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is food production index rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Food production index (gross, 1999-2001 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.