Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in North Africa
North Africa: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 24,802 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in North Africa, 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 North Africa is 24,802 FAO, tonnes, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 72.9% on the previous year and down 70.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in North Africa peaked at 2.22 million FAO, tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 24,802 FAO, tonnes, in 2012.
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 North Africa, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2.22 million FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 1.98 million FAO, tonnes | -10.8% |
| 1990 | 2.17 million FAO, tonnes | +9.2% |
| 1991 | 2.19 million FAO, tonnes | +0.9% |
| 1992 | 920,893 FAO, tonnes | -57.9% |
| 1993 | 489,309 FAO, tonnes | -46.9% |
| 1994 | 433,003 FAO, tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1995 | 248,320 FAO, tonnes | -42.7% |
| 1996 | 193,383 FAO, tonnes | -22.1% |
| 1997 | 136,633 FAO, tonnes | -29.3% |
| 1998 | 74,840 FAO, tonnes | -45.2% |
| 1999 | 96,638 FAO, tonnes | +29.1% |
| 2000 | 313,053 FAO, tonnes | +223.9% |
| 2001 | 132,059 FAO, tonnes | -57.8% |
| 2002 | 83,174 FAO, tonnes | -37.0% |
| 2003 | 34,206 FAO, tonnes | -58.9% |
| 2004 | 58,938 FAO, tonnes | +72.3% |
| 2005 | 62,380 FAO, tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 61,743 FAO, tonnes | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 33,737 FAO, tonnes | -45.4% |
| 2008 | 48,462 FAO, tonnes | +43.6% |
| 2009 | 44,980 FAO, tonnes | -7.2% |
| 2010 | 37,385 FAO, tonnes | -16.9% |
| 2011 | 91,503 FAO, tonnes | +144.8% |
| 2012 | 24,802 FAO, tonnes | -72.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 2.10 million FAO, tonnes | 1.98 million FAO, tonnes | 2.22 million FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 694,760 FAO, tonnes | 74,840 FAO, tonnes | 2.19 million FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 87,273 FAO, tonnes | 33,737 FAO, tonnes | 313,053 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 51,230 FAO, tonnes | 24,802 FAO, tonnes | 91,503 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More agriculture & rural data for North Africa
- Agriculture production index 131.27 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
- Wood fuel production quantity 36.08 million CUM, solid volume units (2011)
- Land area 576.16 million hectares (2011)
- Agricultural land 102.51 million hectares (2011)
- Land area equipped for irrigation 6.63 million hectares (2011)
- Arable and permanent cropland 28.51 million hectares (2011)
- Permanent cropland 5.59 million hectares (2011)
- Wood charcoal production quantity 2.54 million tonnes (2011)
- Cereal cropland 2.1% (2011)
- Cereal production index 100 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in North Africa?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in North Africa was 24,802 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.22 million FAO, tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 24,802 FAO, tonnes in 2012.
- How does North Africa rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Africa 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.