Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger
Niger: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 113,132 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger, 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 Niger stood at 113,132 FAO, tonnes.
That represents a change of up 86.5% on the previous year and up 211.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger peaked at 151,966 FAO, tonnes in 2010 and was at its lowest, 20,321 FAO, tonnes, in 2000.
Niger ranks 4th of 54 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 Niger, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 78,768 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 41,611 FAO, tonnes | -47.2% |
| 1990 | 40,058 FAO, tonnes | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 89,722 FAO, tonnes | +124.0% |
| 1992 | 45,328 FAO, tonnes | -49.5% |
| 1993 | 26,364 FAO, tonnes | -41.8% |
| 1994 | 45,953 FAO, tonnes | +74.3% |
| 1995 | 24,178 FAO, tonnes | -47.4% |
| 1996 | 32,031 FAO, tonnes | +32.5% |
| 1997 | 57,285 FAO, tonnes | +78.8% |
| 1998 | 53,724 FAO, tonnes | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 34,368 FAO, tonnes | -36.0% |
| 2000 | 20,321 FAO, tonnes | -40.9% |
| 2001 | 62,865 FAO, tonnes | +209.4% |
| 2002 | 36,279 FAO, tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2003 | 21,983 FAO, tonnes | -39.4% |
| 2004 | 38,531 FAO, tonnes | +75.3% |
| 2005 | 138,310 FAO, tonnes | +259.0% |
| 2006 | 91,338 FAO, tonnes | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 77,038 FAO, tonnes | -15.7% |
| 2008 | 60,608 FAO, tonnes | -21.3% |
| 2009 | 48,186 FAO, tonnes | -20.5% |
| 2010 | 151,966 FAO, tonnes | +215.4% |
| 2011 | 60,655 FAO, tonnes | -60.1% |
| 2012 | 113,132 FAO, tonnes | +86.5% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 113,132 FAO, tonnes is above the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 4.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Niger's 113,132 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 9.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | +259.0% | 38,531 FAO, tonnes | 138,310 FAO, tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60,190 FAO, tonnes | 41,611 FAO, tonnes | 78,768 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 44,901 FAO, tonnes | 24,178 FAO, tonnes | 89,722 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 59,546 FAO, tonnes | 20,321 FAO, tonnes | 138,310 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 108,584 FAO, tonnes | 60,655 FAO, tonnes | 151,966 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near Niger
More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0011 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.8163 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 47.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 47.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Niger was 113,132 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 151,966 FAO, tonnes in 2010.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,321 FAO, tonnes in 2000.
- How does Niger rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Niger ranks 4th out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.