Food price anomalies in Australia
Australia: Food price anomalies was 0.24 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.24
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
53rd
of 201 countries
All-time high
1.56
in 2020
All-time low
-1.56
in 2012
Years of data
15
2010–2024
Food price anomalies in Australia, 2010–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, food price anomalies in Australia stood at 0.24.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 35.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, food price anomalies in Australia peaked at 1.56 in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.56, in 2012.
Australia ranks 53rd of 201 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Food price anomalies in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -1.12 | — |
| 2011 | 0.54 | -148.2% |
| 2012 | -1.56 | -388.9% |
| 2013 | -0.47 | -69.9% |
| 2014 | 0.37 | -178.7% |
| 2015 | -0.07 | -118.9% |
| 2016 | 0.16 | -328.6% |
| 2017 | -0.42 | -362.5% |
| 2018 | -0.11 | -73.8% |
| 2019 | 0.74 | -772.7% |
| 2020 | 1.56 | +110.8% |
| 2021 | -0.56 | -135.9% |
| 2022 | 0.42 | -175.0% |
| 2023 | 0.36 | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 0.24 | -33.3% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 0.24 is above the median for high income countries, which is -0.295. (70 countries reporting)
- Australia's 0.24 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -0.08. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -0.194 | -1.56 | 0.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.404 | -0.56 | 1.56 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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More reference data data for Australia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 28.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.41 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 4.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 118.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 170.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is food price anomalies in Australia?
- Food price anomalies in Australia was 0.24 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest food price anomalies recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 in 2020.
- What is the lowest food price anomalies recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.56 in 2012.
- How does Australia rank for food price anomalies?
- Australia ranks 53rd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is food price anomalies rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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