Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Egypt
Egypt: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 90,988 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Egypt, 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 Egypt is 90,988 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.0% on the previous year and down 44.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Egypt peaked at 848,444 ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 65,324 ha, in 2016.
That places Egypt 49th 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 Egypt, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 848,444 ha | — |
| 1962 | 709,280 ha | -16.4% |
| 1963 | 696,527 ha | -1.8% |
| 1964 | 692,607 ha | -0.6% |
| 1965 | 811,057 ha | +17.1% |
| 1966 | 793,082 ha | -2.2% |
| 1967 | 695,245 ha | -12.3% |
| 1968 | 632,223 ha | -9.1% |
| 1969 | 700,653 ha | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 696,887 ha | -0.5% |
| 1971 | 655,784 ha | -5.9% |
| 1972 | 671,467 ha | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 694,371 ha | +3.4% |
| 1974 | 634,020 ha | -8.7% |
| 1975 | 592,112 ha | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 548,210 ha | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 626,851 ha | +14.3% |
| 1978 | 528,824 ha | -15.6% |
| 1979 | 535,312 ha | +1.2% |
| 1980 | 555,771 ha | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 520,276 ha | -6.4% |
| 1982 | 465,578 ha | -10.5% |
| 1983 | 438,185 ha | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 433,400 ha | -1.1% |
| 1985 | 472,380 ha | +9.0% |
| 1986 | 463,240 ha | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 428,380 ha | -7.5% |
| 1988 | 445,180 ha | +3.9% |
| 1989 | 441,544 ha | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 431,757 ha | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 377,095 ha | -12.7% |
| 1992 | 366,199 ha | -2.9% |
| 1993 | 385,319 ha | +5.2% |
| 1994 | 316,788 ha | -17.8% |
| 1995 | 312,374 ha | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 400,987 ha | +28.4% |
| 1997 | 375,432 ha | -6.4% |
| 1998 | 346,384 ha | -7.7% |
| 1999 | 286,634 ha | -17.2% |
| 2000 | 233,731 ha | -18.5% |
| 2001 | 315,865 ha | +35.1% |
| 2002 | 305,731 ha | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 235,288 ha | -23.0% |
| 2004 | 312,087 ha | +32.6% |
| 2005 | 287,190 ha | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 234,750 ha | -18.3% |
| 2007 | 252,497 ha | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 141,581 ha | -43.9% |
| 2009 | 130,013 ha | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 165,794 ha | +27.5% |
| 2011 | 229,451 ha | +38.4% |
| 2012 | 151,011 ha | -34.2% |
| 2013 | 131,424 ha | -13.0% |
| 2014 | 164,980 ha | +25.5% |
| 2015 | 110,829 ha | -32.8% |
| 2016 | 65,324 ha | -41.1% |
| 2017 | 100,790 ha | +54.3% |
| 2018 | 150,415 ha | +49.2% |
| 2019 | 110,131 ha | -26.8% |
| 2020 | 86,419 ha | -21.5% |
| 2021 | 109,339 ha | +26.5% |
| 2022 | 150,038 ha | +37.2% |
| 2023 | 116,684 ha | -22.2% |
| 2024 | 90,988 ha | -22.0% |
Egypt compared with similar countries
- Egypt's 90,988 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36,080 ha, 2.5× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Egypt's 90,988 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,654 ha, 19.6× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 731,013 ha | 632,223 ha | 848,444 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 618,384 ha | 528,824 ha | 696,887 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 466,393 ha | 428,380 ha | 555,771 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 359,897 ha | 286,634 ha | 431,757 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 244,873 ha | 130,013 ha | 315,865 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 138,015 ha | 65,324 ha | 229,451 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 110,694 ha | 86,419 ha | 150,038 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Egypt
- 46 Uganda 97,002 ha compare
- 47 Afghanistan 91,205 ha compare
- 47 Afghanistan 91,205 ha compare
- 49 Egypt 90,988 ha compare
- 51 Democratic Republic of the Congo 82,078 ha compare
- 52 Azerbaijan 81,869 ha compare
- 52 Azerbaijan 81,869 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % 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 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0355 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1655 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 510.76 current US$ per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Egypt?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Egypt was 90,988 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 Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 848,444 ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 65,324 ha in 2016.
- How does Egypt rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Egypt ranks 49th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt 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.