Bananas — Area harvested in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Bananas — Area harvested was 90,856 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Area harvested in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for bananas — area harvested in Ethiopia is 90,856 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 68.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — area harvested in Ethiopia peaked at 95,954 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 9,426 ha, in 1994.
Ethiopia ranks 20th of 182 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Bananas — Area harvested in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10,000 ha | — |
| 1994 | 9,426 ha | -5.7% |
| 1995 | 11,452 ha | +21.5% |
| 1996 | 12,283 ha | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 13,168 ha | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 13,770 ha | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 14,909 ha | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 15,000 ha | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 21,268 ha | +41.8% |
| 2002 | 29,000 ha | +36.4% |
| 2003 | 29,083 ha | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 28,695 ha | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 28,102 ha | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 30,429 ha | +8.3% |
| 2007 | 39,426 ha | +29.6% |
| 2008 | 29,064 ha | -26.3% |
| 2009 | 29,409 ha | +1.2% |
| 2010 | 31,886 ha | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 35,869 ha | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 37,250 ha | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 41,357 ha | +11.0% |
| 2014 | 53,956 ha | +30.5% |
| 2015 | 55,790 ha | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 63,213 ha | +13.3% |
| 2017 | 65,278 ha | +3.3% |
| 2018 | 68,162 ha | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 67,387 ha | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 95,954 ha | +42.4% |
| 2021 | 94,371 ha | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 87,202 ha | -7.6% |
| 2023 | 90,996 ha | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 90,856 ha | -0.2% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 90,856 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 48,505 ha, 1.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 90,856 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 12,390 ha, 7.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12,144 ha | 9,426 ha | 14,909 ha | 7 |
| 2000s | 27,948 ha | 15,000 ha | 39,426 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 52,015 ha | 31,886 ha | 68,162 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 91,876 ha | 87,202 ha | 95,954 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8868 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1418 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4324 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2894 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — area harvested in Ethiopia?
- Bananas — area harvested in Ethiopia was 90,856 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 95,954 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest bananas — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,426 ha in 1994.
- How does Ethiopia rank for bananas — area harvested?
- Ethiopia ranks 20th out of 182 countries with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — area harvested rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.