Cabbages — Area harvested in Africa
Africa: Cabbages — Area harvested was 288,964 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cabbages — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cabbages — area harvested in Africa is 288,964 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.3% on the previous year and up 63.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cabbages — area harvested in Africa peaked at 298,566 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 16,019 ha, in 1962.
That places Africa 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cabbages — Area harvested in Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 16,313 ha | — |
| 1962 | 16,019 ha | -1.8% |
| 1963 | 16,317 ha | +1.9% |
| 1964 | 17,764 ha | +8.9% |
| 1965 | 17,355 ha | -2.3% |
| 1966 | 17,400 ha | +0.3% |
| 1967 | 16,951 ha | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 18,890 ha | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 19,850 ha | +5.1% |
| 1970 | 19,474 ha | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 20,185 ha | +3.7% |
| 1972 | 21,317 ha | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 22,121 ha | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 23,298 ha | +5.3% |
| 1975 | 24,926 ha | +7.0% |
| 1976 | 25,547 ha | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 26,016 ha | +1.8% |
| 1978 | 26,608 ha | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 27,722 ha | +4.2% |
| 1980 | 29,873 ha | +7.8% |
| 1981 | 31,341 ha | +4.9% |
| 1982 | 31,297 ha | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 32,414 ha | +3.6% |
| 1984 | 31,628 ha | -2.4% |
| 1985 | 32,932 ha | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 33,533 ha | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 33,566 ha | +0.1% |
| 1988 | 35,841 ha | +6.8% |
| 1989 | 34,545 ha | -3.6% |
| 1990 | 37,574 ha | +8.8% |
| 1991 | 58,781 ha | +56.4% |
| 1992 | 81,469 ha | +38.6% |
| 1993 | 84,887 ha | +4.2% |
| 1994 | 94,954 ha | +11.9% |
| 1995 | 89,545 ha | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 88,519 ha | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 91,174 ha | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 95,880 ha | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 101,881 ha | +6.3% |
| 2000 | 100,602 ha | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 101,499 ha | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 105,543 ha | +4.0% |
| 2003 | 114,456 ha | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 101,150 ha | -11.6% |
| 2005 | 108,790 ha | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 110,038 ha | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 125,272 ha | +13.8% |
| 2008 | 132,275 ha | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 136,552 ha | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 147,629 ha | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 145,294 ha | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 175,079 ha | +20.5% |
| 2013 | 179,551 ha | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 177,256 ha | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 169,420 ha | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 218,692 ha | +29.1% |
| 2017 | 231,370 ha | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 253,999 ha | +9.8% |
| 2019 | 270,153 ha | +6.4% |
| 2020 | 265,191 ha | -1.8% |
| 2021 | 274,019 ha | +3.3% |
| 2022 | 298,566 ha | +9.0% |
| 2023 | 288,060 ha | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 288,964 ha | +0.3% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cabbages — Area harvested in 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +56.4% | 37,574 ha | 58,781 ha |
| 1992 | +38.6% | 58,781 ha | 81,469 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 17,429 ha | 16,019 ha | 19,850 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 23,721 ha | 19,474 ha | 27,722 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 32,697 ha | 29,873 ha | 35,841 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 82,466 ha | 37,574 ha | 101,881 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 113,618 ha | 100,602 ha | 136,552 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 196,844 ha | 145,294 ha | 270,153 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 282,960 ha | 265,191 ha | 298,566 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cabbages — area harvested in Africa?
- Cabbages — area harvested in Africa was 288,964 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cabbages — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 298,566 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest cabbages — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,019 ha in 1962.
- How does Africa rank for cabbages — area harvested?
- Africa ranks 8th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cabbages — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cabbages — 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.