Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia
Namibia: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 987.23 FAO, tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
987.23 FAO, tonnes
Change on year
up 17.0%
World rank
44th
of 54 countries
All-time high
24,356 FAO, tonnes
in 1993
All-time low
0 FAO, tonnes
in 1988
Years of data
24
1988–2011
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia, 1988–2011
Source: World Food Programme, electronic files and web site (http://www.wfp.org/fais/). Measured in FAO, tonnes.
Analysis
In 2011, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia stood at 987.23 FAO, tonnes.
The figure is up 17.0% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia peaked at 24,356 FAO, tonnes in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, tonnes, in 1988.
Namibia ranks 44th of 54 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 2,122 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1990 | 9,448 FAO, tonnes | +345.3% |
| 1991 | 8,752 FAO, tonnes | -7.4% |
| 1992 | 20,270 FAO, tonnes | +131.6% |
| 1993 | 24,356 FAO, tonnes | +20.2% |
| 1994 | 647.27 FAO, tonnes | -97.3% |
| 1995 | 2,081 FAO, tonnes | +221.5% |
| 1996 | 10,424 FAO, tonnes | +400.9% |
| 1997 | 384.56 FAO, tonnes | -96.3% |
| 1998 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 1,821 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 1,768 FAO, tonnes | -3.0% |
| 2001 | 4,350 FAO, tonnes | +146.1% |
| 2002 | 23,602 FAO, tonnes | +442.6% |
| 2003 | 23,116 FAO, tonnes | -2.1% |
| 2004 | 5,539 FAO, tonnes | -76.0% |
| 2005 | 1,561 FAO, tonnes | -71.8% |
| 2006 | 6,544 FAO, tonnes | +319.1% |
| 2007 | 9,783 FAO, tonnes | +49.5% |
| 2008 | 4,404 FAO, tonnes | -55.0% |
| 2009 | 369.33 FAO, tonnes | -91.6% |
| 2010 | 843.87 FAO, tonnes | +128.5% |
| 2011 | 987.23 FAO, tonnes | +17.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 987.23 FAO, tonnes is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,945 FAO, tonnes, 12% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 987.23 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,061 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 2,122 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 7,818 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 24,356 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 8,104 FAO, tonnes | 369.33 FAO, tonnes | 23,602 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 915.55 FAO, tonnes | 843.87 FAO, tonnes | 987.23 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 41 Guinea 1,802 FAO, tonnes compare
- 42 Angola 1,800 FAO, tonnes compare
- 43 Rwanda 1,470 FAO, tonnes compare
- 45 Sao Tome and Principe 745 FAO, tonnes compare
- 46 Mauritius 0.091 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Botswana 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Comoros 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Equatorial Guinea 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Gabon 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Morocco 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Seychelles 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 South Africa 0 FAO, tonnes compare
- 47 Togo 0 FAO, tonnes compare
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Namibia was 987.23 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 24,356 FAO, tonnes in 1993.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, tonnes in 1988.
- How does Namibia rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Namibia ranks 44th out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.