Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda
Rwanda: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 1,470 FAO, tonnes in 2012. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda stood at 1,470 FAO, tonnes. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 88.0% on the previous year and down 97.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda peaked at 498,291 FAO, tonnes in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1,470 FAO, tonnes, in 2012.
Rwanda ranks 43rd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 5,375 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 4,756 FAO, tonnes | -11.5% |
| 1990 | 8,672 FAO, tonnes | +82.3% |
| 1991 | 19,569 FAO, tonnes | +125.6% |
| 1992 | 24,841 FAO, tonnes | +26.9% |
| 1993 | 154,314 FAO, tonnes | +521.2% |
| 1994 | 254,527 FAO, tonnes | +64.9% |
| 1995 | 267,609 FAO, tonnes | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 498,291 FAO, tonnes | +86.2% |
| 1997 | 386,633 FAO, tonnes | -22.4% |
| 1998 | 276,345 FAO, tonnes | -28.5% |
| 1999 | 260,183 FAO, tonnes | -5.8% |
| 2000 | 222,059 FAO, tonnes | -14.7% |
| 2001 | 63,656 FAO, tonnes | -71.3% |
| 2002 | 69,069 FAO, tonnes | +8.5% |
| 2003 | 42,676 FAO, tonnes | -38.2% |
| 2004 | 44,597 FAO, tonnes | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 40,421 FAO, tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2006 | 49,290 FAO, tonnes | +21.9% |
| 2007 | 25,708 FAO, tonnes | -47.8% |
| 2008 | 24,890 FAO, tonnes | -3.2% |
| 2009 | 28,278 FAO, tonnes | +13.6% |
| 2010 | 7,197 FAO, tonnes | -74.6% |
| 2011 | 12,274 FAO, tonnes | +70.6% |
| 2012 | 1,470 FAO, tonnes | -88.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1,470 FAO, tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 5% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1,470 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 12% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +521.2% | 24,841 FAO, tonnes | 154,314 FAO, tonnes |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,066 FAO, tonnes | 4,756 FAO, tonnes | 5,375 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 215,098 FAO, tonnes | 8,672 FAO, tonnes | 498,291 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 61,064 FAO, tonnes | 24,890 FAO, tonnes | 222,059 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,980 FAO, tonnes | 1,470 FAO, tonnes | 12,274 FAO, tonnes | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Rwanda was 1,470 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 498,291 FAO, tonnes in 1996.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,470 FAO, tonnes in 2012.
- How does Rwanda rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Rwanda ranks 43rd out of 54 countries with data for 2012.
- Is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.