Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in South Sudan
South Sudan: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 28,126 FAO, tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in South Sudan, 1988–2011
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 South Sudan is 28,126 FAO, tonnes, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 9,124.5% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in South Sudan peaked at 28,126 FAO, tonnes in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, tonnes, in 1988.
That places South Sudan 15th out of 54 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1990 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1991 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1992 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1993 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1994 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1995 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1996 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1997 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1998 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1999 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2000 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2002 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2003 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2004 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2005 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2006 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2007 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2008 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2009 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2010 | 304.9 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 28,126 FAO, tonnes | +9124.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 28,126 FAO, tonnes is below the median for low income countries, which is 28,465 FAO, tonnes, 99% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 28,126 FAO, tonnes is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,372 FAO, tonnes, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,215 FAO, tonnes | 304.9 FAO, tonnes | 28,126 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Rural population, per capita 0.7832 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.13 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1036 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 111.85 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.24 billion current US$ (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.4% (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in South Sudan?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in South Sudan was 28,126 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 28,126 FAO, tonnes in 2011.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, tonnes in 1988.
- How does South Sudan rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- South Sudan ranks 15th out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.