Caribbean vs Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Bananas — Area harvested
Bananas — Area harvested over time
- Caribbean
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
How they compare
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) currently reports 257,039 ha against 150,870 ha in Caribbean, a difference of 106,169 ha.
That makes Small Island Developing States (SIDS)'s figure about 1.7 times Caribbean's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has been ahead every year.
Caribbean ranks 16th and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 16th of 182 countries.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 126,771 ha | 174,822 ha | 48,051 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 1970s | 120,336 ha | 171,715 ha | 51,380 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 1980s | 134,207 ha | 193,642 ha | 59,435 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 1990s | 123,667 ha | 199,136 ha | 75,470 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 2000s | 126,342 ha | 222,112 ha | 95,770 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 2010s | 124,526 ha | 228,921 ha | 104,395 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
| 2020s | 140,435 ha | 246,649 ha | 106,214 ha | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher bananas — area harvested, Caribbean or Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- Small Island Developing States (SIDS), at 257,039 ha against 150,870 ha in Caribbean as of 2024.
- What is the difference in bananas — area harvested between Caribbean and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- 106,169 ha, with Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean and Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Caribbean and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rank globally for bananas — area harvested?
- Caribbean ranks 16th and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 16th of 182 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Bananas — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.