Flax, raw or retted — Area harvested in Italy

Italy: Flax, raw or retted — Area harvested was 670 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
670 ha
Change on year
up 6.3%
World rank
16th
of 43 countries
All-time high
10,232 ha
in 1977
All-time low
72 ha
in 2011
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Flax, raw or retted — Area harvested in Italy, 1961–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k196119922024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for flax, raw or retted — area harvested in Italy is 670 ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and up 556.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, flax, raw or retted — area harvested in Italy peaked at 10,232 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 72 ha, in 2011.

That places Italy 16th out of 43 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 4,426 ha 1,137 ha 7,275 ha 9
1970s 3,134 ha 823 ha 10,232 ha 10
1980s 759.1 ha 367 ha 1,562 ha 10
1990s 1,859 ha 530 ha 3,520 ha 10
2000s 1,963 ha 1,300 ha 3,000 ha 10
2010s 292.2 ha 72 ha 835 ha 10
2020s 562 ha 430 ha 670 ha 5

Countries ranked near Italy

  1. 13 Chile 2,900 ha compare
  2. 14 Argentina 2,800 ha compare
  3. 15 Poland, Republic of 770 ha compare
  4. 17 China, Taiwan Province of 490 ha compare
  5. 18 Romania 250 ha compare
  6. 19 Ukraine 240 ha compare

See the full ranking of 60 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is flax, raw or retted — area harvested in Italy?
Flax, raw or retted — area harvested in Italy was 670 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest flax, raw or retted — area harvested recorded in Italy?
The highest recorded value was 10,232 ha in 1977.
What is the lowest flax, raw or retted — area harvested recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 72 ha in 2011.
How does Italy rank for flax, raw or retted — area harvested?
Italy ranks 16th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
Is flax, raw or retted — area harvested rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is up 556.9%. 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 Flax, raw or retted — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Flax, raw or retted — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
60 places, 2,675 data points, 1961–2024
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