Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Tunisia
Tunisia: Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested was 3,543 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Tunisia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Tunisia stood at 3,543 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 35.0% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Tunisia peaked at 3,543 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 ha, in 1972.
That places Tunisia 106th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 650 ha | — |
| 1962 | 570 ha | -12.3% |
| 1963 | 490 ha | -14.0% |
| 1964 | 254 ha | -48.2% |
| 1965 | 200 ha | -21.3% |
| 1966 | 150 ha | -25.0% |
| 1967 | 50 ha | -66.7% |
| 1968 | 100 ha | +100.0% |
| 1969 | 350 ha | +250.0% |
| 1970 | 100 ha | -71.4% |
| 1971 | 350 ha | +250.0% |
| 1972 | 0 ha | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 0 ha | — |
| 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 | 228 ha | — |
| 1989 | 270 ha | +18.4% |
| 1990 | 700 ha | +159.3% |
| 1991 | 872 ha | +24.6% |
| 1992 | 800 ha | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 900 ha | +12.5% |
| 1994 | 2,000 ha | +122.2% |
| 1995 | 2,649 ha | +32.5% |
| 1996 | 2,895 ha | +9.3% |
| 1997 | 2,000 ha | -30.9% |
| 1998 | 1,836 ha | -8.2% |
| 1999 | 2,000 ha | +8.9% |
| 2000 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 1,944 ha | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2,251 ha | +15.8% |
| 2012 | 2,800 ha | +24.4% |
| 2013 | 2,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 3,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 3,015 ha | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 2,842 ha | -5.7% |
| 2017 | 2,300 ha | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 2,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 2,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 2,200 ha | -4.3% |
| 2023 | 2,625 ha | +19.3% |
| 2024 | 3,543 ha | +35.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 3,543 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 36,080 ha, 10% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 3,543 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,654 ha, 76% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fibre Crops, Fibre Equivalent — Area harvested in Tunisia 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 | +250.0% | 100 ha | 350 ha |
| 1971 | +250.0% | 100 ha | 350 ha |
| 1990 | +159.3% | 270 ha | 700 ha |
| 1994 | +122.2% | 900 ha | 2,000 ha |
| 1968 | +100.0% | 50 ha | 100 ha |
| 1972 | -100.0% | 350 ha | 0 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 312.67 ha | 50 ha | 650 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 45 ha | 0 ha | 350 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 49.8 ha | 0 ha | 270 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,665 ha | 700 ha | 2,895 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,000 ha | 2,000 ha | 2,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,555 ha | 1,944 ha | 3,015 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,594 ha | 2,200 ha | 3,543 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 104 Netherlands (Kingdom of the) 3,766 ha compare
- 105 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 3,732 ha compare
- 107 Niger 3,399 ha compare
- 108 Eswatini 2,972 ha compare
- 108 Eswatini 2,972 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Tunisia
- 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 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4009 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7856 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 18.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 479.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Tunisia?
- Fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested in Tunisia was 3,543 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,543 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 ha in 1972.
- How does Tunisia rank for fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested?
- Tunisia ranks 106th out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fibre crops, fibre equivalent — area harvested rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.