Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested in Africa

Africa: Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested was 2,087 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,087 ha
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
6th
of 10 groups
All-time high
18,150 ha
in 1968
All-time low
1,639 ha
in 2007
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested in Africa stood at 2,087 ha.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested in Africa peaked at 18,150 ha in 1968 and was at its lowest, 1,639 ha, in 2007.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested in Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 7,100 ha
1962 8,100 ha +14.1%
1963 6,140 ha -24.2%
1964 7,340 ha +19.5%
1965 8,440 ha +15.0%
1966 10,620 ha +25.8%
1967 15,640 ha +47.3%
1968 18,150 ha +16.0%
1969 9,900 ha -45.5%
1970 8,430 ha -14.8%
1971 7,788 ha -7.6%
1972 11,963 ha +53.6%
1973 9,852 ha -17.6%
1974 9,051 ha -8.1%
1975 6,587 ha -27.2%
1976 6,790 ha +3.1%
1977 4,920 ha -27.5%
1978 3,720 ha -24.4%
1979 3,420 ha -8.1%
1980 3,920 ha +14.6%
1981 3,120 ha -20.4%
1982 5,275 ha +69.1%
1983 5,675 ha +7.6%
1984 2,480 ha -56.3%
1985 5,750 ha +131.9%
1986 6,550 ha +13.9%
1987 3,500 ha -46.6%
1988 3,400 ha -2.9%
1989 3,500 ha +2.9%
1990 2,203 ha -37.1%
1991 4,003 ha +81.7%
1992 2,804 ha -30.0%
1993 2,734 ha -2.5%
1994 3,849 ha +40.8%
1995 4,506 ha +17.1%
1996 4,507 ha +0.0%
1997 4,329 ha -3.9%
1998 4,130 ha -4.6%
1999 3,798 ha -8.0%
2000 3,873 ha +2.0%
2001 3,531 ha -8.8%
2002 3,707 ha +5.0%
2003 3,453 ha -6.9%
2004 2,458 ha -28.8%
2005 2,113 ha -14.0%
2006 1,919 ha -9.2%
2007 1,639 ha -14.6%
2008 1,967 ha +20.0%
2009 1,825 ha -7.2%
2010 1,823 ha -0.1%
2011 1,955 ha +7.2%
2012 2,020 ha +3.3%
2013 1,753 ha -13.2%
2014 1,965 ha +12.1%
2015 2,176 ha +10.7%
2016 1,852 ha -14.9%
2017 2,217 ha +19.7%
2018 2,093 ha -5.6%
2019 2,133 ha +1.9%
2020 2,128 ha -0.2%
2021 2,203 ha +3.5%
2022 2,092 ha -5.0%
2023 2,094 ha +0.1%
2024 2,087 ha -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 10,159 ha 6,140 ha 18,150 ha 9
1970s 7,252 ha 3,420 ha 11,963 ha 10
1980s 4,317 ha 2,480 ha 6,550 ha 10
1990s 3,686 ha 2,203 ha 4,507 ha 10
2000s 2,648 ha 1,639 ha 3,873 ha 10
2010s 1,999 ha 1,753 ha 2,217 ha 10
2020s 2,121 ha 2,087 ha 2,203 ha 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 4 Sri Lanka 35,088 ha compare
  2. 5 Madagascar 1,850 ha compare
  3. 6 Sao Tome and Principe 237 ha compare
  4. 7 Grenada 59 ha compare
  5. 8 Dominica 48 ha compare
  6. 9 Seychelles 0 ha compare

See the full ranking of 25 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested in Africa?
Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested in Africa was 2,087 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 18,150 ha in 1968.
What is the lowest cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,639 ha in 2007.
How does Africa rank for cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested?
Africa ranks 6th out of 10 groups with data for 2024.
Is cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. 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 Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers, raw — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
25 places, 1,396 data points, 1961–2024
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