Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Albania
Albania: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 724 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Albania, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Albania is 724 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Albania peaked at 23,500 ha in 1976 and was at its lowest, 200 ha, in 1993.
That places Albania 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Albania, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22,916 ha | — |
| 1962 | 21,913 ha | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 22,956 ha | +4.8% |
| 1964 | 23,073 ha | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 22,765 ha | -1.3% |
| 1966 | 22,728 ha | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 22,662 ha | -0.3% |
| 1968 | 22,115 ha | -2.4% |
| 1969 | 21,886 ha | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 21,994 ha | +0.5% |
| 1971 | 21,779 ha | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 22,000 ha | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 23,000 ha | +4.5% |
| 1974 | 23,300 ha | +1.3% |
| 1975 | 23,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 23,500 ha | +0.9% |
| 1977 | 22,000 ha | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 21,500 ha | -2.3% |
| 1979 | 21,000 ha | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 20,800 ha | -1.0% |
| 1981 | 20,900 ha | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 19,900 ha | -4.8% |
| 1983 | 17,600 ha | -11.6% |
| 1984 | 16,000 ha | -9.1% |
| 1985 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 1986 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 14,000 ha | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 15,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1989 | 12,000 ha | -20.0% |
| 1990 | 12,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,000 ha | -83.3% |
| 1992 | 1,300 ha | -35.0% |
| 1993 | 200 ha | -84.6% |
| 1994 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 300 ha | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 500 ha | +66.7% |
| 1997 | 800 ha | +60.0% |
| 1998 | 880 ha | +10.0% |
| 1999 | 880 ha | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 990 ha | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 840 ha | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 840 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1,000 ha | +19.0% |
| 2004 | 1,060 ha | +6.0% |
| 2005 | 1,080 ha | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 1,080 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 950 ha | -12.0% |
| 2008 | 740 ha | -22.1% |
| 2009 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 740 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 707 ha | -4.5% |
| 2020 | 729 ha | +3.1% |
| 2021 | 725 ha | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 720 ha | -0.7% |
| 2023 | 725 ha | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 724 ha | -0.1% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 724 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 7% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Albania's 724 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,319 ha, 55% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Albania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | -84.6% | 1,300 ha | 200 ha |
| 1991 | -83.3% | 12,000 ha | 2,000 ha |
| 1996 | +66.7% | 300 ha | 500 ha |
| 1997 | +60.0% | 500 ha | 800 ha |
| 1995 | +50.0% | 200 ha | 300 ha |
| 1992 | -35.0% | 2,000 ha | 1,300 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 22,557 ha | 21,886 ha | 23,073 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,337 ha | 21,000 ha | 23,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,620 ha | 12,000 ha | 20,900 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,906 ha | 200 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 932 ha | 740 ha | 1,080 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 736.7 ha | 707 ha | 740 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 724.6 ha | 720 ha | 729 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Albania
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.148 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Albania?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Albania was 724 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 23,500 ha in 1976.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 ha in 1993.
- How does Albania rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Albania ranks 129th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — 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.