Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Tunisia
Tunisia: Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries was 9,840 FAO, tonnes in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Tunisia, 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 Tunisia stood at 9,840 FAO, tonnes.
Over the whole period, total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Tunisia peaked at 432,479 FAO, tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 FAO, tonnes, in 1999.
That places Tunisia 30th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | FAO, tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 432,479 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 1989 | 318,968 FAO, tonnes | -26.2% |
| 1990 | 382,090 FAO, tonnes | +19.8% |
| 1991 | 194,880 FAO, tonnes | -49.0% |
| 1992 | 62,343 FAO, tonnes | -68.0% |
| 1993 | 78,951 FAO, tonnes | +26.6% |
| 1994 | 30,788 FAO, tonnes | -61.0% |
| 1995 | 26,623 FAO, tonnes | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 23,343 FAO, tonnes | -12.3% |
| 1997 | 12,400 FAO, tonnes | -46.9% |
| 1998 | 3,064 FAO, tonnes | -75.3% |
| 1999 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 3,785 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2001 | 0 FAO, tonnes | -100.0% |
| 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 | 0 FAO, tonnes | — |
| 2011 | 9,840 FAO, tonnes | — |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 9,840 FAO, tonnes is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7,945 FAO, tonnes, 1.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 9,840 FAO, tonnes is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 10,866 FAO, tonnes, 91% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 375,724 FAO, tonnes | 318,968 FAO, tonnes | 432,479 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
| 1990s | 81,448 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 382,090 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 378.51 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 3,785 FAO, tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,920 FAO, tonnes | 0 FAO, tonnes | 9,840 FAO, tonnes | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Tunisia?
- Total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries in Tunisia was 9,840 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 432,479 FAO, tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 FAO, tonnes in 1999.
- How does Tunisia rank for total food (cereals and non-cereal) food aid deliveries?
- Tunisia ranks 30th out of 54 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Tunisia 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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Food aid represent a transfer of food commodities from donor to recipient countries on a total-grant basis or on highly concessional terms.