Colombia vs South Africa: Food aid received

Colombia
398,591
in 2016
South Africa
516,256
in 2016
Colombia rank
72nd
South Africa rank
69th

Food aid received over time

  • Colombia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 516,256 against 398,591 in Colombia, a difference of 117,665.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Colombia ahead.

Colombia ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 69th of 103 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Colombia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 1.65 million 788,738 863,826 Colombia
2010s 796,252 950,842 154,590 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher food aid received, Colombia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 516,256 against 398,591 in Colombia as of 2016.
What is the difference in food aid received between Colombia and South Africa?
117,665, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
13 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2016.
How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for food aid received?
Colombia ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 69th of 103 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Food aid received. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Food aid received
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
103 places, 1,318 data points, 2002–2016
Last refreshed