Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Thailand
Thailand: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 28,481 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Thailand, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 28,481 ha for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and up 0.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Thailand peaked at 634,448 ha in 1966 and was at its lowest, 26,981 ha, in 2015.
That places Thailand 73rd 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 290,217 ha | — |
| 1962 | 204,729 ha | -29.5% |
| 1963 | 270,904 ha | +32.3% |
| 1964 | 334,628 ha | +23.5% |
| 1965 | 502,234 ha | +50.1% |
| 1966 | 634,448 ha | +26.3% |
| 1967 | 493,567 ha | -22.2% |
| 1968 | 403,295 ha | -18.3% |
| 1969 | 488,944 ha | +21.2% |
| 1970 | 466,345 ha | -4.6% |
| 1971 | 534,783 ha | +14.7% |
| 1972 | 540,936 ha | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 504,525 ha | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 500,708 ha | -0.8% |
| 1975 | 359,214 ha | -28.3% |
| 1976 | 217,046 ha | -39.6% |
| 1977 | 375,102 ha | +72.8% |
| 1978 | 394,161 ha | +5.1% |
| 1979 | 384,443 ha | -2.5% |
| 1980 | 368,277 ha | -4.2% |
| 1981 | 388,440 ha | +5.5% |
| 1982 | 365,046 ha | -6.0% |
| 1983 | 363,042 ha | -0.5% |
| 1984 | 262,732 ha | -27.6% |
| 1985 | 354,110 ha | +34.8% |
| 1986 | 298,425 ha | -15.7% |
| 1987 | 252,459 ha | -15.4% |
| 1988 | 243,188 ha | -3.7% |
| 1989 | 227,121 ha | -6.6% |
| 1990 | 244,147 ha | +7.5% |
| 1991 | 238,511 ha | -2.3% |
| 1992 | 210,313 ha | -11.8% |
| 1993 | 183,635 ha | -12.7% |
| 1994 | 177,623 ha | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 171,024 ha | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 162,438 ha | -5.0% |
| 1997 | 141,069 ha | -13.2% |
| 1998 | 99,121 ha | -29.7% |
| 1999 | 84,518 ha | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 93,198 ha | +10.3% |
| 2001 | 125,599 ha | +34.8% |
| 2002 | 63,788 ha | -49.2% |
| 2003 | 56,370 ha | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 59,120 ha | +4.9% |
| 2005 | 62,875 ha | +6.4% |
| 2006 | 48,073 ha | -23.5% |
| 2007 | 42,651 ha | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 36,298 ha | -14.9% |
| 2009 | 36,447 ha | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 34,851 ha | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 32,423 ha | -7.0% |
| 2012 | 31,473 ha | -2.9% |
| 2013 | 30,215 ha | -4.0% |
| 2014 | 28,346 ha | -6.2% |
| 2015 | 26,981 ha | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 28,541 ha | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 28,703 ha | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 28,909 ha | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 30,741 ha | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 29,700 ha | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 28,920 ha | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 28,939 ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 28,835 ha | -0.4% |
| 2024 | 28,481 ha | -1.2% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 28,481 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 11,096 ha, 2.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 28,481 ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 83,384 ha, 34% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Thailand 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | +72.8% | 217,046 ha | 375,102 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 402,552 ha | 204,729 ha | 634,448 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 427,726 ha | 217,046 ha | 540,936 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 312,284 ha | 227,121 ha | 388,440 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 171,240 ha | 84,518 ha | 244,147 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 62,442 ha | 36,298 ha | 125,599 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 30,118 ha | 26,981 ha | 34,851 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,975 ha | 28,481 ha | 29,700 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7811 % 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 0.3257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.755 % 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 0.3369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Thailand?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Thailand was 28,481 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 634,448 ha in 1966.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 26,981 ha in 2015.
- How does Thailand rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Thailand ranks 73rd out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand 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.