Bananas — Area harvested in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Bananas — Area harvested was 511,443 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Bananas — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, bananas — area harvested in Middle Africa stood at 511,443 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 0.5% on the previous year and up 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, bananas — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 511,443 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 106,700 ha, in 1961.
Middle Africa ranks 14th of 29 groups on this measure, 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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 106,700 ha | — |
| 1962 | 107,700 ha | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 110,100 ha | +2.2% |
| 1964 | 111,000 ha | +0.8% |
| 1965 | 112,500 ha | +1.4% |
| 1966 | 113,000 ha | +0.4% |
| 1967 | 114,000 ha | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 117,800 ha | +3.3% |
| 1969 | 125,600 ha | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 129,900 ha | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 133,300 ha | +2.6% |
| 1972 | 135,900 ha | +2.0% |
| 1973 | 138,200 ha | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 140,345 ha | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 145,229 ha | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 148,572 ha | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 152,026 ha | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 156,400 ha | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 160,400 ha | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 165,000 ha | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 170,470 ha | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 175,700 ha | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 175,500 ha | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 179,473 ha | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 188,928 ha | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 192,600 ha | +1.9% |
| 1987 | 185,033 ha | -3.9% |
| 1988 | 206,055 ha | +11.4% |
| 1989 | 214,674 ha | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 191,732 ha | -10.7% |
| 1991 | 236,769 ha | +23.5% |
| 1992 | 234,168 ha | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 238,805 ha | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 236,138 ha | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 203,839 ha | -13.7% |
| 1996 | 210,930 ha | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 201,202 ha | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 203,528 ha | +1.2% |
| 1999 | 218,261 ha | +7.2% |
| 2000 | 239,059 ha | +9.5% |
| 2001 | 217,633 ha | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 232,231 ha | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 238,023 ha | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 251,050 ha | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 273,011 ha | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 281,720 ha | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 249,924 ha | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 284,727 ha | +13.9% |
| 2009 | 307,058 ha | +7.8% |
| 2010 | 426,702 ha | +39.0% |
| 2011 | 463,355 ha | +8.6% |
| 2012 | 474,456 ha | +2.4% |
| 2013 | 498,872 ha | +5.1% |
| 2014 | 458,611 ha | -8.1% |
| 2015 | 458,320 ha | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 464,981 ha | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 475,602 ha | +2.3% |
| 2018 | 481,635 ha | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 482,301 ha | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 481,400 ha | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 485,249 ha | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 492,016 ha | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 508,947 ha | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 511,443 ha | +0.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Bananas — Area harvested in Middle Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +39.0% | 307,058 ha | 426,702 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 113,156 ha | 106,700 ha | 125,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 144,027 ha | 129,900 ha | 160,400 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 185,343 ha | 165,000 ha | 214,674 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 217,537 ha | 191,732 ha | 238,805 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 257,444 ha | 217,633 ha | 307,058 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 468,484 ha | 426,702 ha | 498,872 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 495,811 ha | 481,400 ha | 511,443 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is bananas — area harvested in Middle Africa?
- Bananas — area harvested in Middle Africa was 511,443 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest bananas — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 511,443 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest bananas — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 106,700 ha in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for bananas — area harvested?
- Middle Africa ranks 14th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is bananas — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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.