Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini
Eswatini: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 5,876 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini is 5,876 FAO, tonnes, measured in 2012.
The figure is down 57.7% on the previous year and down 61.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini peaked at 31,529 FAO, tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, tonnes, in 1997.
That places Eswatini 37th out of 54 countries with data for 2012, putting it 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 18,526 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 3,758 FAO, tonnes | -79.7% |
| 1990 | 9,718 FAO, tonnes | +158.6% |
| 1991 | 4,681 FAO, tonnes | -51.8% |
| 1992 | 16,482 FAO, tonnes | +252.1% |
| 1993 | 31,529 FAO, tonnes | +91.3% |
| 1994 | 11,239 FAO, tonnes | -64.4% |
| 1995 | 6,634 FAO, tonnes | -41.0% |
| 1996 | 9,453 FAO, tonnes | +42.5% |
| 1997 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 5,000 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 5,000 FAO, tonnes | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 15,158 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 23,769 FAO, tonnes | +56.8% |
| 2004 | 11,092 FAO, tonnes | -53.3% |
| 2005 | 11,547 FAO, tonnes | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 15,776 FAO, tonnes | +36.6% |
| 2007 | 16,106 FAO, tonnes | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 17,880 FAO, tonnes | +11.0% |
| 2009 | 2,714 FAO, tonnes | -84.8% |
| 2010 | 3,413 FAO, tonnes | +25.7% |
| 2011 | 13,896 FAO, tonnes | +307.2% |
| 2012 | 5,876 FAO, tonnes | -57.7% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 5,876 FAO, tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,945 FAO, tonnes, 74% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 5,876 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 47% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11,142 FAO, tonnes | 3,758 FAO, tonnes | 18,526 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 9,973 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 31,529 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 11,404 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 23,769 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,728 FAO, tonnes | 3,413 FAO, tonnes | 13,896 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
- 34 Central African Republic 7,093 FAO, tonnes compare
- 35 Benin 6,800 FAO, tonnes compare
- 36 Cape Verde 6,675 FAO, tonnes compare
- 38 Guinea-Bissau 5,300 FAO, tonnes compare
- 39 Zambia 3,005 FAO, tonnes compare
- 40 Nigeria 2,167 FAO, tonnes compare
More agriculture & rural data for Eswatini
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0641 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 263.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4281 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7328 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 6.2% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Eswatini was 5,876 FAO, tonnes in 2012, 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 31,529 FAO, tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, tonnes in 1997.
- How does Eswatini rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Eswatini ranks 37th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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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About this data
Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.