What is net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde?

Net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde was 29,644 in 2017, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

What is the highest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Cape Verde?

The highest recorded value was 89,422 in 1992.

What is the lowest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Cape Verde?

The lowest recorded value was 2,830 in 1967.

How does Cape Verde rank for net food imports by crop - maize?

Cape Verde ranks 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2017.

Is net food imports by crop - maize rising or falling in Cape Verde?

Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Cape Verde data come from?

The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Maize. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Net food imports by crop - Maize in Cape Verde

Name: Net food imports by crop - Maize in Cape Verde
Creator: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
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Cape Verde: Net food imports by crop - Maize was 29,644 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)

29,644

Change on year

up 60.1%

World rank

97th

of 177 countries

All-time high

89,422

in 1992

All-time low

2,830

in 1967

Years of data

1961–2017

Net food imports by crop - Maize in Cape Verde, 1961–2017

Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde is 29,644, measured in 2017.

The figure is up 60.1% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde peaked at 89,422 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 2,830, in 1967.

That places Cape Verde 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	8,859	2,830	31,866	9
1970s	33,871	16,630	66,215	10
1980s	38,444	23,695	51,021	10
1990s	40,544	8,735	89,422	10
2000s	25,573	12,456	64,000	10
2010s	22,768	16,877	29,803	7

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More reference data data for Cape Verde

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0737 (2050)
Temperature anomalies by month -0.3107 °C (2026)
Spring temperature anomalies -0.56 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.1352 °C (2026)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.2054 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 219.91 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0967 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 3.34 (2050)
Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.2054 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde?: Net food imports by crop - maize in Cape Verde was 29,644 in 2017, according to FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data.
What is the highest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Cape Verde?: The highest recorded value was 89,422 in 1992.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - maize recorded in Cape Verde?: The lowest recorded value was 2,830 in 1967.
How does Cape Verde rank for net food imports by crop - maize?: Cape Verde ranks 97th out of 177 countries with data for 2017.
Is net food imports by crop - maize rising or falling in Cape Verde?: Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cape Verde data come from?: The figures come from FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data, published as part of Net food imports by crop - Maize. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Net food imports by crop - Maize
Source: FAOSTAT. Available at: http://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 178 places, 7,874 data points, 1961–2019
Last refreshed: 10 August 2026

Net food imports are generated from FAOSTAT, taking Export level (tonnes) from the Import level (tonnes) [both under Trade: Crops and Livestock Products]. Net food imports are a proxy for the country's vulnerability to global food prices.