China, mainland vs India: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested over time
- China, mainland
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 1.54 million ha against 1.10 million ha in China, mainland, a difference of 440,020 ha.
That makes India's figure about 1.4 times China, mainland's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was China, mainland ahead.
China, mainland ranks 4th and India ranks 1st of 179 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China, mainland averaged higher in 3 and India in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 237,778 ha | 132,222 ha | 105,556 ha | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 166,000 ha | 188,850 ha | 22,850 ha | India |
| 1980s | 222,400 ha | 271,880 ha | 49,480 ha | India |
| 1990s | 383,800 ha | 379,980 ha | 3,820 ha | China, mainland |
| 2000s | 853,350 ha | 642,090 ha | 211,260 ha | China, mainland |
| 2010s | 1.05 million ha | 1.19 million ha | 141,699 ha | India |
| 2020s | 1.10 million ha | 1.66 million ha | 554,208 ha | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested, China, mainland or India?
- India, at 1.54 million ha against 1.10 million ha in China, mainland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested between China, mainland and India?
- 440,020 ha, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and India?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and India rank globally for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- China, mainland ranks 4th and India ranks 1st of 179 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — 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.