Namibia: Food production index

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 Namibia

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 100.5
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 77.4
 Min - Max 45.3 - 107.0
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2022 is 100.5 index points, an increase from 96.1 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Namibia from 1961 to 2022 is 77.4 index points. The minimum value, 45.3 index points, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 107 index points was recorded in 2000. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Namibia - Food production index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Namibia - Food production index - historical chart - 1961-2022




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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 Crop production index 116.3 2022 index points
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