Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Malaysia
Malaysia: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 1,105 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Malaysia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Malaysia stood at 1,105 ha.
The figure is up 12.5% on the previous year and down 53.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Malaysia peaked at 3,107 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1973.
That places Malaysia 127th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,836 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,821 ha | -0.8% |
| 1963 | 2,023 ha | +11.1% |
| 1964 | 2,064 ha | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 2,289 ha | +10.9% |
| 1966 | 2,198 ha | -4.0% |
| 1967 | 2,023 ha | -8.0% |
| 1968 | 1,214 ha | -40.0% |
| 1969 | 1,820 ha | +49.9% |
| 1970 | 182 ha | -90.0% |
| 1971 | 182 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2 ha | -98.9% |
| 1973 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 1974 | 0 ha | — |
| 1975 | 0 ha | — |
| 1976 | 0 ha | — |
| 1977 | 0 ha | — |
| 1978 | 0 ha | — |
| 1979 | 0 ha | — |
| 1980 | 0 ha | — |
| 1981 | 0 ha | — |
| 1982 | 0 ha | — |
| 1983 | 0 ha | — |
| 1984 | 0 ha | — |
| 1985 | 0 ha | — |
| 1986 | 0 ha | — |
| 1987 | 0 ha | — |
| 1988 | 0 ha | — |
| 1989 | 0 ha | — |
| 1990 | 2,004 ha | — |
| 1991 | 2,007 ha | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 2,010 ha | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 2,012 ha | +0.1% |
| 1994 | 2,015 ha | +0.1% |
| 1995 | 2,018 ha | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 2,021 ha | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 2,024 ha | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 2,028 ha | +0.2% |
| 1999 | 2,031 ha | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 2,034 ha | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 2,037 ha | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 2,041 ha | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 2,044 ha | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 2,062 ha | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 2,094 ha | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 2,128 ha | +1.6% |
| 2007 | 2,164 ha | +1.7% |
| 2008 | 2,202 ha | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 2,241 ha | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 2,283 ha | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 2,254 ha | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 2,144 ha | -4.9% |
| 2013 | 2,051 ha | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 2,395 ha | +16.8% |
| 2015 | 2,805 ha | +17.1% |
| 2016 | 3,107 ha | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 2,213 ha | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 2,068 ha | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 1,730 ha | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 1,626 ha | -6.0% |
| 2021 | 1,545 ha | -5.0% |
| 2022 | 843 ha | -45.4% |
| 2023 | 982 ha | +16.5% |
| 2024 | 1,105 ha | +12.5% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 1,105 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 10% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 1,105 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 83,384 ha, 1% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Malaysia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | -100.0% | 2 ha | 0 ha |
| 1972 | -98.9% | 182 ha | 2 ha |
| 1970 | -90.0% | 1,820 ha | 182 ha |
| 1969 | +49.9% | 1,214 ha | 1,820 ha |
| 2022 | -45.4% | 1,545 ha | 843 ha |
| 1968 | -40.0% | 2,023 ha | 1,214 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,921 ha | 1,214 ha | 2,289 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 36.6 ha | 0 ha | 182 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 ha | 0 ha | 0 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,017 ha | 2,004 ha | 2,031 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,105 ha | 2,034 ha | 2,241 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,305 ha | 1,730 ha | 3,107 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,220 ha | 843 ha | 1,626 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More agriculture & rural data for Malaysia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2303 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.2382 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0822 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,078 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.913 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Malaysia?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Malaysia was 1,105 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 Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,107 ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1973.
- How does Malaysia rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Malaysia ranks 127th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 53.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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.