Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Western Asia
Western Asia: Cereals, primary — Area harvested was 18.72 million ha in 2024. ▬ Flat
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Western Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, cereals, primary — area harvested in Western Asia stood at 18.72 million ha.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cereals, primary — area harvested in Western Asia peaked at 25.54 million ha in 1993 and was at its lowest, 16.49 million ha, in 2018.
Western Asia ranks 23rd of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cereals, primary — Area harvested in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19.31 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 19.96 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 19.50 million ha | -2.3% |
| 1964 | 19.84 million ha | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 19.81 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1966 | 18.77 million ha | -5.2% |
| 1967 | 19.55 million ha | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 19.36 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1969 | 19.39 million ha | +0.1% |
| 1970 | 19.83 million ha | +2.3% |
| 1971 | 18.88 million ha | -4.8% |
| 1972 | 19.63 million ha | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 18.65 million ha | -5.0% |
| 1974 | 19.90 million ha | +6.7% |
| 1975 | 20.46 million ha | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 20.70 million ha | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 19.53 million ha | -5.7% |
| 1978 | 20.00 million ha | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 19.95 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1980 | 19.89 million ha | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 20.04 million ha | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 20.17 million ha | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 20.26 million ha | +0.4% |
| 1984 | 18.55 million ha | -8.4% |
| 1985 | 21.23 million ha | +14.5% |
| 1986 | 21.02 million ha | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 20.36 million ha | -3.1% |
| 1988 | 21.30 million ha | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 21.44 million ha | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 23.17 million ha | +8.1% |
| 1991 | 22.84 million ha | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 24.58 million ha | +7.6% |
| 1993 | 25.54 million ha | +3.9% |
| 1994 | 24.25 million ha | -5.1% |
| 1995 | 23.26 million ha | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 23.05 million ha | -0.9% |
| 1997 | 22.92 million ha | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 22.88 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 22.13 million ha | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 21.74 million ha | -1.8% |
| 2001 | 22.14 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 22.88 million ha | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 22.23 million ha | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 22.75 million ha | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 24.13 million ha | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 21.95 million ha | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 21.18 million ha | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 18.60 million ha | -12.2% |
| 2009 | 18.96 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 20.47 million ha | +8.0% |
| 2011 | 19.69 million ha | -3.8% |
| 2012 | 18.83 million ha | -4.3% |
| 2013 | 19.95 million ha | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 20.23 million ha | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 17.73 million ha | -12.4% |
| 2016 | 17.46 million ha | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 17.13 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 16.49 million ha | -3.7% |
| 2019 | 18.76 million ha | +13.7% |
| 2020 | 19.77 million ha | +5.4% |
| 2021 | 18.31 million ha | -7.4% |
| 2022 | 17.03 million ha | -7.0% |
| 2023 | 18.49 million ha | +8.6% |
| 2024 | 18.72 million ha | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 19.50 million ha | 18.77 million ha | 19.96 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.75 million ha | 18.65 million ha | 20.70 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 20.43 million ha | 18.55 million ha | 21.44 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 23.46 million ha | 22.13 million ha | 25.54 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 21.66 million ha | 18.60 million ha | 24.13 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.68 million ha | 16.49 million ha | 20.47 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.46 million ha | 17.03 million ha | 19.77 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cereals, primary — area harvested in Western Asia?
- Cereals, primary — area harvested in Western Asia was 18.72 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.54 million ha in 1993.
- What is the lowest cereals, primary — area harvested recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.49 million ha in 2018.
- How does Western Asia rank for cereals, primary — area harvested?
- Western Asia ranks 23rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is cereals, primary — area harvested rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Western Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cereals, primary — 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.