Eggplants (aubergines) β€” Area harvested in China (People's Republic of)

China (People's Republic of): Eggplants (aubergines) β€” Area harvested was 813,704 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
813,704 ha
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
1st
of 97 countries
All-time high
981,747 ha
in 2006
All-time low
177,009 ha
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Eggplants (aubergines) β€” Area harvested in China (People's Republic of), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) stood at 813,704 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) peaked at 981,747 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 177,009 ha, in 1970.

That places China (People's Republic of) 1st out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 303,033 ha 256,885 ha 491,886 ha 9
1970s 213,219 ha 177,009 ha 237,266 ha 10
1980s 281,571 ha 232,600 ha 301,628 ha 10
1990s 453,432 ha 291,362 ha 651,862 ha 10
2000s 821,988 ha 702,135 ha 981,747 ha 10
2010s 779,495 ha 737,416 ha 804,125 ha 10
2020s 808,554 ha 787,824 ha 823,727 ha 5

Countries ranked near China (People's Republic of)

  1. 2 China, mainland 812,423 ha compare
  2. 3 India 683,138 ha compare
  3. 4 Egypt 60,350 ha compare

See the full ranking of 137 places β†’

More agriculture & rural data for China (People's Republic of)

All data for China (People's Republic of) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of)?
Eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested in China (People's Republic of) was 813,704 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested recorded in China (People's Republic of)?
The highest recorded value was 981,747 ha in 2006.
What is the lowest eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested recorded in China (People's Republic of)?
The lowest recorded value was 177,009 ha in 1970.
How does China (People's Republic of) rank for eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested?
China (People's Republic of) ranks 1st out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
Is eggplants (aubergines) β€” area harvested rising or falling in China (People's Republic of)?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China (People's Republic of) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Eggplants (aubergines) β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Eggplants (aubergines) β€” Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
137 places, 6,491 data points, 1961–2024
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