Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Italy
Italy: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 1,294 ha in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Italy, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Italy recorded 1,294 ha for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in 2017.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 39.3% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Italy peaked at 43,370 ha in 1962 and was at its lowest, 172 ha, in 2011.
Italy ranks 126th 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 41,817 ha | — |
| 1962 | 43,370 ha | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 34,470 ha | -20.5% |
| 1964 | 29,228 ha | -15.2% |
| 1965 | 27,749 ha | -5.1% |
| 1966 | 24,020 ha | -13.4% |
| 1967 | 18,750 ha | -21.9% |
| 1968 | 12,523 ha | -33.2% |
| 1969 | 9,865 ha | -21.2% |
| 1970 | 6,552 ha | -33.6% |
| 1971 | 6,430 ha | -1.9% |
| 1972 | 6,593 ha | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 5,895 ha | -10.6% |
| 1974 | 7,088 ha | +20.2% |
| 1975 | 7,381 ha | +4.1% |
| 1976 | 7,941 ha | +7.6% |
| 1977 | 14,102 ha | +77.6% |
| 1978 | 5,800 ha | -58.9% |
| 1979 | 4,035 ha | -30.4% |
| 1980 | 4,540 ha | +12.5% |
| 1981 | 3,109 ha | -31.5% |
| 1982 | 1,778 ha | -42.8% |
| 1983 | 572 ha | -67.8% |
| 1984 | 689 ha | +20.5% |
| 1985 | 644 ha | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 702 ha | +9.0% |
| 1987 | 527 ha | -24.9% |
| 1988 | 537 ha | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 569 ha | +6.0% |
| 1990 | 577 ha | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 800 ha | +38.6% |
| 1992 | 1,548 ha | +93.5% |
| 1993 | 1,121 ha | -27.6% |
| 1994 | 1,120 ha | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 3,520 ha | +214.3% |
| 1996 | 950 ha | -73.0% |
| 1997 | 3,000 ha | +215.8% |
| 1998 | 3,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,109 ha | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 3,078 ha | -1.0% |
| 2001 | 3,040 ha | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 2,326 ha | -23.5% |
| 2003 | 2,607 ha | +12.1% |
| 2004 | 1,743 ha | -33.1% |
| 2005 | 1,550 ha | -11.1% |
| 2006 | 1,950 ha | +25.8% |
| 2007 | 1,850 ha | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 2,200 ha | +18.9% |
| 2009 | 1,975 ha | -10.2% |
| 2010 | 319 ha | -83.8% |
| 2011 | 172 ha | -46.1% |
| 2012 | 320 ha | +86.0% |
| 2013 | 368 ha | +15.0% |
| 2014 | 325 ha | -11.7% |
| 2015 | 670 ha | +106.2% |
| 2016 | 929 ha | +38.7% |
| 2017 | 1,294 ha | +39.3% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,294 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 418.5 ha, 3.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,294 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1,319 ha, 98% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | +215.8% | 950 ha | 3,000 ha |
| 1995 | +214.3% | 1,120 ha | 3,520 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 26,866 ha | 9,865 ha | 43,370 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,182 ha | 4,035 ha | 14,102 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,367 ha | 527 ha | 4,540 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,874 ha | 577 ha | 3,520 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,232 ha | 1,550 ha | 3,078 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 549.62 ha | 172 ha | 1,294 ha | 8 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More agriculture & rural data for Italy
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6817 % 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 0.1641 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3673 % 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 0.2194 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3131 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Italy?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Italy was 1,294 ha in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 43,370 ha in 1962.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 172 ha in 2011.
- How does Italy rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Italy ranks 126th out of 174 countries with data for 2017.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.