Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Ghana
Ghana: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 15,000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Ghana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Ghana stood at 15,000 ha.
That represents a change of down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Ghana peaked at 57,130 ha in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1961.
That places Ghana 81st 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 Ghana, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0 ha | — |
| 1962 | 0 ha | — |
| 1963 | 0 ha | — |
| 1964 | 0 ha | — |
| 1965 | 0 ha | — |
| 1966 | 0 ha | — |
| 1967 | 0 ha | — |
| 1968 | 170 ha | — |
| 1969 | 705 ha | +314.7% |
| 1970 | 894 ha | +26.8% |
| 1971 | 1,945 ha | +117.6% |
| 1972 | 3,710 ha | +90.7% |
| 1973 | 4,383 ha | +18.1% |
| 1974 | 4,461 ha | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 13,204 ha | +196.0% |
| 1976 | 12,990 ha | -1.6% |
| 1977 | 23,917 ha | +84.1% |
| 1978 | 16,187 ha | -32.3% |
| 1979 | 12,140 ha | -25.0% |
| 1980 | 10,117 ha | -16.7% |
| 1981 | 9,000 ha | -11.0% |
| 1982 | 9,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 8,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 2,000 ha | -75.0% |
| 1986 | 8,116 ha | +305.8% |
| 1987 | 8,467 ha | +4.3% |
| 1988 | 9,080 ha | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 10,616 ha | +16.9% |
| 1990 | 14,408 ha | +35.7% |
| 1991 | 20,228 ha | +40.4% |
| 1992 | 29,000 ha | +43.4% |
| 1993 | 40,000 ha | +37.9% |
| 1994 | 27,780 ha | -30.6% |
| 1995 | 28,250 ha | +1.7% |
| 1996 | 40,600 ha | +43.7% |
| 1997 | 49,030 ha | +20.8% |
| 1998 | 57,130 ha | +16.5% |
| 1999 | 45,000 ha | -21.2% |
| 2000 | 50,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 2001 | 35,000 ha | -30.0% |
| 2002 | 19,200 ha | -45.1% |
| 2003 | 19,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 25,000 ha | +30.2% |
| 2005 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 24,000 ha | -4.0% |
| 2007 | 20,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 15,000 ha | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 7,000 ha | -53.3% |
| 2011 | 20,000 ha | +185.7% |
| 2012 | 18,000 ha | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 16,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 16,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 15,000 ha | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 15,000 ha | +0.0% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 15,000 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36,080 ha, 42% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 15,000 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 24,739 ha, 61% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | +314.7% | 170 ha | 705 ha |
| 1986 | +305.8% | 2,000 ha | 8,116 ha |
| 1975 | +196.0% | 4,461 ha | 13,204 ha |
| 2011 | +185.7% | 7,000 ha | 20,000 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 97.22 ha | 0 ha | 705 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 9,383 ha | 894 ha | 23,917 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 8,240 ha | 2,000 ha | 10,616 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 35,143 ha | 14,408 ha | 57,130 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,740 ha | 15,000 ha | 50,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,500 ha | 7,000 ha | 20,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,000 ha | 15,000 ha | 15,000 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2165 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6967 % 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 0.3693 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Ghana?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Ghana was 15,000 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 57,130 ha in 1998.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1961.
- How does Ghana rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Ghana ranks 81st out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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.