Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt
Egypt: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 9,191 FAO, tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt, 1988–2011
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
Egypt recorded 9,191 FAO, tonnes for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 232.3% on the previous year and down 67.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt peaked at 1.70 million FAO, tonnes in 1991 and was at its lowest, 1,737 FAO, tonnes, in 2009.
Egypt ranks 31st of 54 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 food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1.39 million FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 1.30 million FAO, tonnes | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 1.51 million FAO, tonnes | +16.7% |
| 1991 | 1.70 million FAO, tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1992 | 587,710 FAO, tonnes | -65.5% |
| 1993 | 214,658 FAO, tonnes | -63.5% |
| 1994 | 271,823 FAO, tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1995 | 182,297 FAO, tonnes | -32.9% |
| 1996 | 140,889 FAO, tonnes | -22.7% |
| 1997 | 56,030 FAO, tonnes | -60.2% |
| 1998 | 52,366 FAO, tonnes | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 46,549 FAO, tonnes | -11.1% |
| 2000 | 30,540 FAO, tonnes | -34.4% |
| 2001 | 28,451 FAO, tonnes | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 9,098 FAO, tonnes | -68.0% |
| 2003 | 16,253 FAO, tonnes | +78.6% |
| 2004 | 10,619 FAO, tonnes | -34.7% |
| 2005 | 11,632 FAO, tonnes | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 29,395 FAO, tonnes | +152.7% |
| 2007 | 2,277 FAO, tonnes | -92.3% |
| 2008 | 5,599 FAO, tonnes | +146.0% |
| 2009 | 1,737 FAO, tonnes | -69.0% |
| 2010 | 2,766 FAO, tonnes | +59.2% |
| 2011 | 9,191 FAO, tonnes | +232.3% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 9,191 FAO, tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,945 FAO, tonnes, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 9,191 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,866 FAO, tonnes, 85% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.34 million FAO, tonnes | 1.30 million FAO, tonnes | 1.39 million FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 476,601 FAO, tonnes | 46,549 FAO, tonnes | 1.70 million FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,560 FAO, tonnes | 1,737 FAO, tonnes | 30,540 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,979 FAO, tonnes | 2,766 FAO, tonnes | 9,191 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
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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)
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- 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)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Egypt was 9,191 FAO, tonnes in 2011, according to World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/).
- What is the highest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 1.70 million FAO, tonnes in 1991.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,737 FAO, tonnes in 2009.
- How does Egypt rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Egypt ranks 31st out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/), published as part of Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries (FAO, tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.