Bananas — Area harvested in Eastern Asia
Eastern Asia: Bananas — Area harvested was 325,506 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Area harvested in Eastern Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bananas — area harvested in Eastern Asia is 325,506 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — area harvested in Eastern Asia peaked at 423,195 ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 13,360 ha, in 1961.
That places Eastern Asia 15th out of 29 groups 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 Eastern Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 13,360 ha | — |
| 1962 | 14,170 ha | +6.1% |
| 1963 | 18,878 ha | +33.2% |
| 1964 | 24,306 ha | +28.8% |
| 1965 | 35,693 ha | +46.8% |
| 1966 | 45,762 ha | +28.2% |
| 1967 | 52,357 ha | +14.4% |
| 1968 | 52,056 ha | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 44,878 ha | -13.8% |
| 1970 | 52,263 ha | +16.5% |
| 1971 | 40,450 ha | -22.6% |
| 1972 | 33,050 ha | -18.3% |
| 1973 | 33,671 ha | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 29,043 ha | -13.7% |
| 1975 | 23,072 ha | -20.6% |
| 1976 | 13,401 ha | -41.9% |
| 1977 | 13,712 ha | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 14,768 ha | +7.7% |
| 1979 | 14,925 ha | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 14,383 ha | -3.6% |
| 1981 | 17,877 ha | +24.3% |
| 1982 | 21,752 ha | +21.7% |
| 1983 | 22,227 ha | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 28,649 ha | +28.9% |
| 1985 | 55,428 ha | +93.5% |
| 1986 | 79,786 ha | +43.9% |
| 1987 | 162,070 ha | +103.1% |
| 1988 | 152,411 ha | -6.0% |
| 1989 | 121,165 ha | -20.5% |
| 1990 | 118,920 ha | -1.9% |
| 1991 | 142,397 ha | +19.7% |
| 1992 | 191,722 ha | +34.6% |
| 1993 | 205,463 ha | +7.2% |
| 1994 | 159,175 ha | -22.5% |
| 1995 | 198,187 ha | +24.5% |
| 1996 | 182,111 ha | -8.1% |
| 1997 | 189,104 ha | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 187,365 ha | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 211,765 ha | +13.0% |
| 2000 | 258,199 ha | +21.9% |
| 2001 | 254,027 ha | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 257,563 ha | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 265,153 ha | +2.9% |
| 2004 | 273,714 ha | +3.2% |
| 2005 | 285,203 ha | +4.2% |
| 2006 | 295,860 ha | +3.7% |
| 2007 | 317,834 ha | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 328,952 ha | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 350,261 ha | +6.5% |
| 2010 | 370,812 ha | +5.9% |
| 2011 | 399,319 ha | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 407,663 ha | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 405,055 ha | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 405,298 ha | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 423,195 ha | +4.4% |
| 2016 | 380,531 ha | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 366,839 ha | -3.6% |
| 2018 | 347,353 ha | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 345,230 ha | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 342,213 ha | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 340,908 ha | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 341,471 ha | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 333,134 ha | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 325,506 ha | -2.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Bananas — Area harvested in Eastern Asia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +103.1% | 79,786 ha | 162,070 ha |
| 1985 | +93.5% | 28,649 ha | 55,428 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 33,496 ha | 13,360 ha | 52,357 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 26,836 ha | 13,401 ha | 52,263 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 67,575 ha | 14,383 ha | 162,070 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 178,621 ha | 118,920 ha | 211,765 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 288,677 ha | 254,027 ha | 350,261 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 385,130 ha | 345,230 ha | 423,195 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 336,646 ha | 325,506 ha | 342,213 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — area harvested in Eastern Asia?
- Bananas — area harvested in Eastern Asia was 325,506 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — area harvested recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 423,195 ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest bananas — area harvested recorded in Eastern Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,360 ha in 1961.
- How does Eastern Asia rank for bananas — area harvested?
- Eastern Asia ranks 15th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Asia 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.