Bananas — Area harvested in Cuba
Cuba: Bananas — Area harvested was 21,365 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Area harvested in Cuba, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Cuba recorded 21,365 ha for bananas — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 62.2% on the previous year and up 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — area harvested in Cuba peaked at 39,841 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1,020 ha, in 1967.
That places Cuba 51st out of 182 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bananas — Area harvested in Cuba, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 3,500 ha | -22.2% |
| 1965 | 3,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 2,000 ha | -42.9% |
| 1967 | 1,020 ha | -49.0% |
| 1968 | 2,092 ha | +105.1% |
| 1969 | 3,218 ha | +53.8% |
| 1970 | 1,029 ha | -68.0% |
| 1971 | 1,400 ha | +36.1% |
| 1972 | 2,335 ha | +66.8% |
| 1973 | 3,674 ha | +57.3% |
| 1974 | 3,407 ha | -7.3% |
| 1975 | 3,466 ha | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 4,545 ha | +31.1% |
| 1977 | 6,184 ha | +36.1% |
| 1978 | 7,344 ha | +18.8% |
| 1979 | 10,163 ha | +38.4% |
| 1980 | 10,442 ha | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 9,900 ha | -5.2% |
| 1982 | 11,100 ha | +12.1% |
| 1983 | 12,400 ha | +11.7% |
| 1984 | 12,700 ha | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 10,500 ha | -17.3% |
| 1986 | 11,300 ha | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 12,000 ha | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 12,500 ha | +4.2% |
| 1989 | 13,100 ha | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 13,200 ha | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 13,239 ha | +0.3% |
| 1992 | 30,453 ha | +130.0% |
| 1993 | 20,477 ha | -32.8% |
| 1994 | 22,752 ha | +11.1% |
| 1995 | 22,001 ha | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 20,058 ha | -8.8% |
| 1997 | 25,670 ha | +28.0% |
| 1998 | 19,627 ha | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 24,307 ha | +23.8% |
| 2000 | 30,408 ha | +25.1% |
| 2001 | 29,849 ha | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 27,136 ha | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 29,583 ha | +9.0% |
| 2004 | 33,996 ha | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 18,610 ha | -45.3% |
| 2006 | 25,780 ha | +38.5% |
| 2007 | 28,375 ha | +10.1% |
| 2008 | 23,413 ha | -17.5% |
| 2009 | 33,034 ha | +41.1% |
| 2010 | 27,152 ha | -17.8% |
| 2011 | 28,474 ha | +4.9% |
| 2012 | 18,135 ha | -36.3% |
| 2013 | 13,638 ha | -24.8% |
| 2014 | 14,559 ha | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 21,775 ha | +49.6% |
| 2016 | 24,548 ha | +12.7% |
| 2017 | 24,046 ha | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 22,289 ha | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 39,841 ha | +78.7% |
| 2020 | 36,095 ha | -9.4% |
| 2021 | 35,378 ha | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 29,982 ha | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 13,170 ha | -56.1% |
| 2024 | 21,365 ha | +62.2% |
Cuba compared with similar countries
- Cuba's 21,365 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,574 ha, 3.2× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Cuba's 21,365 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6,955 ha, 3.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,203 ha | 1,020 ha | 4,500 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,355 ha | 1,029 ha | 10,163 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 11,594 ha | 9,900 ha | 13,100 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 21,178 ha | 13,200 ha | 30,453 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,018 ha | 18,610 ha | 33,996 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 23,446 ha | 13,638 ha | 39,841 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 27,198 ha | 13,170 ha | 36,095 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cuba
- 48 Sudan (former) 24,024 ha compare
- 49 Nepal 23,404 ha compare
- 50 Malaysia 22,672 ha compare
- 52 Central African Republic 20,992 ha compare
- 53 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 20,061 ha compare
- 54 China, Taiwan Province of 15,408 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Cuba
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3256 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3126 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5926 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -19.64 % change on previous year (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0276 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2020)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 265.29 current US$ per person (2020)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6522 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — area harvested in Cuba?
- Bananas — area harvested in Cuba was 21,365 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — area harvested recorded in Cuba?
- The highest recorded value was 39,841 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest bananas — area harvested recorded in Cuba?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,020 ha in 1967.
- How does Cuba rank for bananas — area harvested?
- Cuba ranks 51st out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — area harvested rising or falling in Cuba?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cuba data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Bananas — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.