Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Western Africa
Western Africa: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number was 140.41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Western Africa is 140.41, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 13.0% on the previous year and up 47.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Western Africa peaked at 161.48 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.7, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.7 | — |
| 1962 | 1.22 | +74.3% |
| 1963 | 1.3 | +6.6% |
| 1964 | 1.59 | +22.3% |
| 1965 | 1.82 | +14.5% |
| 1966 | 1.89 | +3.8% |
| 1967 | 1.98 | +4.8% |
| 1968 | 2.06 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 2.07 | +0.5% |
| 1970 | 2.11 | +1.9% |
| 1971 | 2.11 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2.12 | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 2.11 | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 2.12 | +0.5% |
| 1975 | 2.1 | -0.9% |
| 1976 | 2.1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2.2 | +4.8% |
| 1978 | 2.22 | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 2.21 | -0.5% |
| 1980 | 2.26 | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 2.45 | +8.4% |
| 1982 | 2.58 | +5.3% |
| 1983 | 2.53 | -1.9% |
| 1984 | 3.05 | +20.6% |
| 1985 | 3.38 | +10.8% |
| 1986 | 3.74 | +10.7% |
| 1987 | 3.94 | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 3.96 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 5.35 | +35.1% |
| 1990 | 5.51 | +3.0% |
| 1991 | 5.01 | -9.1% |
| 1992 | 5.96 | +19.0% |
| 1993 | 8.46 | +41.9% |
| 1994 | 9.39 | +11.0% |
| 1995 | 12.58 | +34.0% |
| 1996 | 13.62 | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 16.13 | +18.4% |
| 1998 | 23.81 | +47.6% |
| 1999 | 47.61 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 50.9 | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 55.01 | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 59.01 | +7.3% |
| 2003 | 59.09 | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 66.8 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | 74.12 | +11.0% |
| 2006 | 82.18 | +10.9% |
| 2007 | 87.66 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 95.14 | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 108.9 | +14.5% |
| 2010 | 111.19 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 109.7 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 100.65 | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 99.82 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 95.4 | -4.4% |
| 2015 | 104.64 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 99.96 | -4.5% |
| 2017 | 106.34 | +6.4% |
| 2018 | 114.77 | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 107.14 | -6.6% |
| 2020 | 119.2 | +11.3% |
| 2021 | 132.6 | +11.2% |
| 2022 | 146.55 | +10.5% |
| 2023 | 161.48 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 140.41 | -13.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.63 | 0.7 | 2.07 | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.14 | 2.1 | 2.22 | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.32 | 2.26 | 5.35 | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.81 | 5.01 | 47.61 | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.88 | 50.9 | 108.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 104.96 | 95.4 | 114.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 140.05 | 119.2 | 161.48 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Western Africa?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number in Western Africa was 140.41 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 161.48 in 2023.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7 in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number?
- Western Africa ranks 8th out of 15 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production index number rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.