Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar

Qatar: Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate was 299.52 % change on previous year in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
299.52 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 58.0%
World rank
3rd
of 168 countries
All-time high
365.23 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-103.14 % change on previous year
in 1975
Years of data
52
1962–2018

Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar, 1962–2018

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar is 299.52 % change on previous year, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 58.0% on the previous year and up 2,469.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar peaked at 365.23 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -103.14 % change on previous year, in 1975.

That places Qatar 3rd out of 168 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar, year by year

Annual values for Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar, 1962 to 2018.
Year % change on previous year Change
1962 0 % change on previous year
1963 0 % change on previous year
1964 0 % change on previous year
1965 50 % change on previous year
1966 0 % change on previous year -100.0%
1967 33.33 % change on previous year
1968 25 % change on previous year -25.0%
1969 14.16 % change on previous year -43.4%
1970 -100 % change on previous year -806.2%
1973 81.37 % change on previous year -181.4%
1974 71.72 % change on previous year -11.9%
1975 -103.14 % change on previous year -243.8%
1977 -52.5 % change on previous year -49.1%
1978 44.08 % change on previous year -184.0%
1979 163.9 % change on previous year +271.8%
1980 -40.14 % change on previous year -124.5%
1981 -31.07 % change on previous year -22.6%
1982 52.7 % change on previous year -269.6%
1983 -26.64 % change on previous year -150.6%
1984 -0.6032 % change on previous year -97.7%
1985 -7.27 % change on previous year +1105.5%
1986 -1.18 % change on previous year -83.8%
1987 13.79 % change on previous year -1268.6%
1988 80.5 % change on previous year +483.6%
1989 -27.54 % change on previous year -134.2%
1990 16.45 % change on previous year -159.7%
1991 -35.19 % change on previous year -314.0%
1992 38.88 % change on previous year -210.5%
1993 9.53 % change on previous year -75.5%
1994 -35.36 % change on previous year -471.1%
1995 62.68 % change on previous year -277.2%
1996 -45.72 % change on previous year -172.9%
1997 99.25 % change on previous year -317.1%
1998 10.34 % change on previous year -89.6%
1999 -26.79 % change on previous year -359.0%
2000 2.22 % change on previous year -108.3%
2001 23.38 % change on previous year +951.3%
2002 -13.13 % change on previous year -156.1%
2003 4.72 % change on previous year -135.9%
2004 -25.27 % change on previous year -635.8%
2005 68.17 % change on previous year -369.7%
2006 -63.67 % change on previous year -193.4%
2007 365.23 % change on previous year -673.6%
2008 11.66 % change on previous year -96.8%
2009 -7.47 % change on previous year -164.1%
2010 34.6 % change on previous year -563.2%
2011 -9.3 % change on previous year -126.9%
2012 33.09 % change on previous year -455.8%
2013 -69.39 % change on previous year -309.7%
2014 53.78 % change on previous year -177.5%
2015 189.54 % change on previous year +252.4%
2018 299.52 % change on previous year +58.0%

Qatar compared with similar countries

  • Qatar's 299.52 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -3.12 % change on previous year. (60 countries reporting)
  • Qatar's 299.52 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -3.64 % change on previous year. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 15.31 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 50 % change on previous year 8
1970s 15.06 % change on previous year -103.14 % change on previous year 163.9 % change on previous year 7
1980s 1.26 % change on previous year -40.14 % change on previous year 80.5 % change on previous year 10
1990s 9.41 % change on previous year -45.72 % change on previous year 99.25 % change on previous year 10
2000s 36.58 % change on previous year -63.67 % change on previous year 365.23 % change on previous year 10
2010s 75.98 % change on previous year -69.39 % change on previous year 299.52 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near Qatar

  1. 1 Tanzania 624.49 % change on previous year compare
  2. 2 Syria 448.73 % change on previous year compare
  3. 4 Seychelles 243.9 % change on previous year compare
  4. 5 Palestine 238.21 % change on previous year compare
  5. 6 Sweden 211.55 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 168 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar?
Net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate in Qatar was 299.52 % change on previous year in 2018, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The highest recorded value was 365.23 % change on previous year in 2007.
What is the lowest net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate recorded in Qatar?
The lowest recorded value was -103.14 % change on previous year in 1975.
How does Qatar rank for net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate?
Qatar ranks 3rd out of 168 countries with data for 2018.
Is net food imports by crop - wheat, annual growth rate rising or falling in Qatar?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,469.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Qatar data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Net food imports by crop - Wheat. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Net food imports by crop - Wheat, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
168 places, 6,677 data points, 1962–2019
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net food imports by crop - Wheat. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.