Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent β€” Area harvested in Nepal

Nepal: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent β€” Area harvested was 7,339 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,339 ha
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
71st
of 133 countries
All-time high
57,850 ha
in 1972
All-time low
7,230 ha
in 2019
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent β€” Area harvested in Nepal, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested in Nepal is 7,339 ha, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 36.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested in Nepal peaked at 57,850 ha in 1972 and was at its lowest, 7,230 ha, in 2019.

That places Nepal 71st out of 133 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 34,778 ha 30,000 ha 47,000 ha 9
1970s 43,890 ha 33,000 ha 57,850 ha 10
1980s 32,058 ha 13,554 ha 57,000 ha 10
1990s 13,882 ha 11,106 ha 17,000 ha 10
2000s 12,322 ha 11,665 ha 15,764 ha 10
2010s 9,757 ha 7,230 ha 13,224 ha 10
2020s 7,449 ha 7,324 ha 7,687 ha 5

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 68 New Zealand 7,804 ha compare
  2. 69 Angola 7,587 ha compare
  3. 70 Nicaragua 7,581 ha compare
  4. 72 El Salvador 5,353 ha compare
  5. 73 Guinea-Bissau 4,994 ha compare
  6. 74 Bulgaria 4,845 ha compare

See the full ranking of 176 places β†’

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All data for Nepal β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested in Nepal?
Fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested in Nepal was 7,339 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 57,850 ha in 1972.
What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 7,230 ha in 2019.
How does Nepal rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested?
Nepal ranks 71st out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent β€” area harvested rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 36.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent β€” Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
176 places, 9,571 data points, 1961–2024
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