Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Algeria
Algeria: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 260 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Algeria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 260 ha for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Algeria peaked at 5,510 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 82 ha, in 2005.
That places Algeria 135th out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Algeria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,510 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,000 ha | -9.3% |
| 1963 | 4,600 ha | -8.0% |
| 1964 | 3,950 ha | -14.1% |
| 1965 | 3,830 ha | -3.0% |
| 1966 | 4,640 ha | +21.1% |
| 1967 | 4,310 ha | -7.1% |
| 1968 | 4,290 ha | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 4,170 ha | -2.8% |
| 1970 | 1,960 ha | -53.0% |
| 1971 | 2,410 ha | +23.0% |
| 1972 | 2,350 ha | -2.5% |
| 1973 | 1,790 ha | -23.8% |
| 1974 | 1,110 ha | -38.0% |
| 1975 | 1,080 ha | -2.7% |
| 1976 | 470 ha | -56.5% |
| 1977 | 130 ha | -72.3% |
| 1978 | 150 ha | +15.4% |
| 1979 | 100 ha | -33.3% |
| 1980 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 99 ha | -1.0% |
| 1991 | 111 ha | +12.1% |
| 1992 | 113 ha | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 116 ha | +2.7% |
| 1994 | 118 ha | +1.7% |
| 1995 | 122 ha | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 125 ha | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 129 ha | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 133 ha | +3.1% |
| 1999 | 136 ha | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 141 ha | +3.7% |
| 2001 | 143 ha | +1.4% |
| 2002 | 146 ha | +2.1% |
| 2003 | 151 ha | +3.4% |
| 2004 | 155 ha | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 82 ha | -47.1% |
| 2006 | 106 ha | +29.3% |
| 2007 | 124 ha | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 143 ha | +15.3% |
| 2009 | 163 ha | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 200 ha | +22.7% |
| 2011 | 211 ha | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 250 ha | +18.5% |
| 2013 | 260 ha | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 260 ha | +0.0% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 260 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 2% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 260 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,654 ha, 6% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Algeria 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -72.3% | 470 ha | 130 ha |
| 1976 | -56.5% | 1,080 ha | 470 ha |
| 1970 | -53.0% | 4,170 ha | 1,960 ha |
| 2005 | -47.1% | 155 ha | 82 ha |
| 1974 | -38.0% | 1,790 ha | 1,110 ha |
| 1979 | -33.3% | 150 ha | 100 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,478 ha | 3,830 ha | 5,510 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,155 ha | 100 ha | 2,410 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 100 ha | 100 ha | 100 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 120.2 ha | 99 ha | 136 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 135.4 ha | 82 ha | 163 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 248.1 ha | 200 ha | 260 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 260 ha | 260 ha | 260 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Algeria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0292 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1792 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0235 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8702 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.884 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Algeria?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Algeria was 260 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 5,510 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 82 ha in 2005.
- How does Algeria rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Algeria ranks 135th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria 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.