Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Colombia
Colombia: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 31,444 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Colombia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Colombia recorded 31,444 ha for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and down 39.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Colombia peaked at 402,600 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 27,672 ha, in 2021.
Colombia ranks 72nd of 174 countries on this measure, 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 Colombia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 163,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 183,000 ha | +11.9% |
| 1963 | 155,600 ha | -15.0% |
| 1964 | 165,000 ha | +6.0% |
| 1965 | 163,500 ha | -0.9% |
| 1966 | 179,800 ha | +10.0% |
| 1967 | 191,400 ha | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 216,700 ha | +13.2% |
| 1969 | 253,860 ha | +17.1% |
| 1970 | 285,800 ha | +12.6% |
| 1971 | 238,300 ha | -16.6% |
| 1972 | 263,700 ha | +10.7% |
| 1973 | 272,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 280,400 ha | +3.1% |
| 1975 | 316,900 ha | +13.0% |
| 1976 | 313,600 ha | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 402,600 ha | +28.4% |
| 1978 | 351,800 ha | -12.6% |
| 1979 | 210,000 ha | -40.3% |
| 1980 | 242,600 ha | +15.5% |
| 1981 | 244,600 ha | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 121,300 ha | -50.4% |
| 1983 | 98,200 ha | -19.0% |
| 1984 | 158,810 ha | +61.7% |
| 1985 | 213,980 ha | +34.7% |
| 1986 | 207,475 ha | -3.0% |
| 1987 | 193,540 ha | -6.7% |
| 1988 | 248,970 ha | +28.6% |
| 1989 | 207,670 ha | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 216,116 ha | +4.1% |
| 1991 | 279,256 ha | +29.2% |
| 1992 | 237,529 ha | -14.9% |
| 1993 | 135,384 ha | -43.0% |
| 1994 | 89,685 ha | -33.8% |
| 1995 | 101,870 ha | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 126,527 ha | +24.2% |
| 1997 | 82,275 ha | -35.0% |
| 1998 | 65,821 ha | -20.0% |
| 1999 | 69,327 ha | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 66,213 ha | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 70,155 ha | +6.0% |
| 2002 | 61,257 ha | -12.7% |
| 2003 | 61,422 ha | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 83,552 ha | +36.0% |
| 2005 | 88,167 ha | +5.5% |
| 2006 | 73,329 ha | -16.8% |
| 2007 | 71,864 ha | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 61,627 ha | -14.2% |
| 2009 | 57,759 ha | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 62,295 ha | +7.9% |
| 2011 | 62,217 ha | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 63,622 ha | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 48,182 ha | -24.3% |
| 2014 | 51,584 ha | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 43,568 ha | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 38,156 ha | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 29,922 ha | -21.6% |
| 2018 | 31,060 ha | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 37,774 ha | +21.6% |
| 2020 | 28,164 ha | -25.4% |
| 2021 | 27,672 ha | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 33,110 ha | +19.7% |
| 2023 | 31,606 ha | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 31,444 ha | -0.5% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 31,444 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 2.8× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 31,444 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6,467 ha, 4.9× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 185,818 ha | 155,600 ha | 253,860 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 293,510 ha | 210,000 ha | 402,600 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 193,714 ha | 98,200 ha | 248,970 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 140,379 ha | 65,821 ha | 279,256 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,534 ha | 57,759 ha | 88,167 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,838 ha | 29,922 ha | 63,622 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,399 ha | 27,672 ha | 33,110 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More agriculture & rural data for Colombia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 2.05 % 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 0.0976 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.39 % 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 0.7583 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0995 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 851.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.2113 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Colombia?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Colombia was 31,444 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 Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 402,600 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,672 ha in 2021.
- How does Colombia rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Colombia ranks 72nd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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.