Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique
Mozambique: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 81,361 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique, 1988–2012
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
In 2012, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique stood at 81,361 FAO, tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 51.3% on the previous year and down 59.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique peaked at 1.04 million FAO, tonnes in 1992 and was at its lowest, 81,361 FAO, tonnes, in 2012.
Mozambique ranks 7th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 691,871 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 541,150 FAO, tonnes | -21.8% |
| 1990 | 422,563 FAO, tonnes | -21.9% |
| 1991 | 542,670 FAO, tonnes | +28.4% |
| 1992 | 1.04 million FAO, tonnes | +92.0% |
| 1993 | 452,227 FAO, tonnes | -56.6% |
| 1994 | 395,082 FAO, tonnes | -12.6% |
| 1995 | 383,330 FAO, tonnes | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 151,288 FAO, tonnes | -60.5% |
| 1997 | 172,761 FAO, tonnes | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 188,831 FAO, tonnes | +9.3% |
| 1999 | 161,144 FAO, tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 184,241 FAO, tonnes | +14.3% |
| 2001 | 263,324 FAO, tonnes | +42.9% |
| 2002 | 200,454 FAO, tonnes | -23.9% |
| 2003 | 238,917 FAO, tonnes | +19.2% |
| 2004 | 150,495 FAO, tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2005 | 116,270 FAO, tonnes | -22.7% |
| 2006 | 148,587 FAO, tonnes | +27.8% |
| 2007 | 86,199 FAO, tonnes | -42.0% |
| 2008 | 141,825 FAO, tonnes | +64.5% |
| 2009 | 169,322 FAO, tonnes | +19.4% |
| 2010 | 84,563 FAO, tonnes | -50.1% |
| 2011 | 166,969 FAO, tonnes | +97.4% |
| 2012 | 81,361 FAO, tonnes | -51.3% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 81,361 FAO, tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 2.9× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 81,361 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 6.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 616,510 FAO, tonnes | 541,150 FAO, tonnes | 691,871 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 391,192 FAO, tonnes | 151,288 FAO, tonnes | 1.04 million FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 169,963 FAO, tonnes | 86,199 FAO, tonnes | 263,324 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 110,964 FAO, tonnes | 81,361 FAO, tonnes | 166,969 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Mozambique was 81,361 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.04 million FAO, tonnes in 1992.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 81,361 FAO, tonnes in 2012.
- How does Mozambique rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Mozambique ranks 7th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.