Cabbages — Production in Africa
Africa: Cabbages — Production was 5.55 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cabbages — Production in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Africa recorded 5.55 million t for cabbages — production in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.8% on the previous year and up 64.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cabbages — production in Africa peaked at 5.92 million t in 2022 and was at its lowest, 347,624 t, in 1962.
Africa ranks 9th of 30 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.
Cabbages — Production in Africa, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 350,951 t | — |
| 1962 | 347,624 t | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 363,163 t | +4.5% |
| 1964 | 400,479 t | +10.3% |
| 1965 | 394,525 t | -1.5% |
| 1966 | 399,921 t | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 369,642 t | -7.6% |
| 1968 | 424,091 t | +14.7% |
| 1969 | 428,787 t | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 449,199 t | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 451,028 t | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 481,366 t | +6.7% |
| 1973 | 505,228 t | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 515,656 t | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 554,800 t | +7.6% |
| 1976 | 580,530 t | +4.6% |
| 1977 | 610,074 t | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 638,915 t | +4.7% |
| 1979 | 639,927 t | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 694,876 t | +8.6% |
| 1981 | 745,066 t | +7.2% |
| 1982 | 765,522 t | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 761,616 t | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 766,028 t | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 800,435 t | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 827,463 t | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 842,658 t | +1.8% |
| 1988 | 880,691 t | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 767,340 t | -12.9% |
| 1990 | 830,308 t | +8.2% |
| 1991 | 1.17 million t | +41.2% |
| 1992 | 1.54 million t | +31.1% |
| 1993 | 1.50 million t | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 1.64 million t | +9.0% |
| 1995 | 1.65 million t | +0.8% |
| 1996 | 1.61 million t | -2.7% |
| 1997 | 1.68 million t | +4.4% |
| 1998 | 1.72 million t | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 1.85 million t | +7.7% |
| 2000 | 1.85 million t | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 1.93 million t | +3.9% |
| 2002 | 1.93 million t | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 2.14 million t | +10.8% |
| 2004 | 1.96 million t | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 2.11 million t | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 2.12 million t | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 2.45 million t | +15.5% |
| 2008 | 2.55 million t | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 2.76 million t | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 3.20 million t | +15.7% |
| 2011 | 2.90 million t | -9.4% |
| 2012 | 3.35 million t | +15.8% |
| 2013 | 3.44 million t | +2.6% |
| 2014 | 3.36 million t | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 3.53 million t | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 3.92 million t | +11.0% |
| 2017 | 4.20 million t | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 4.36 million t | +3.9% |
| 2019 | 4.81 million t | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 5.16 million t | +7.2% |
| 2021 | 5.26 million t | +1.9% |
| 2022 | 5.92 million t | +12.7% |
| 2023 | 5.65 million t | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 5.55 million t | -1.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cabbages — Production 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 | +41.2% | 830,308 t | 1.17 million t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 386,576 t | 347,624 t | 428,787 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 542,672 t | 449,199 t | 639,927 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 785,170 t | 694,876 t | 880,691 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.52 million t | 830,308 t | 1.85 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.18 million t | 1.85 million t | 2.76 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.71 million t | 2.90 million t | 4.81 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.51 million t | 5.16 million t | 5.92 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cabbages — production in Africa?
- Cabbages — production in Africa was 5.55 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cabbages — production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 5.92 million t in 2022.
- What is the lowest cabbages — production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 347,624 t in 1962.
- How does Africa rank for cabbages — production?
- Africa ranks 9th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cabbages — production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 64.9%. 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 — Production. 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.