Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Barbados
Barbados: Fruit Primary — Area harvested was 693 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Barbados, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fruit primary — area harvested in Barbados stood at 693 ha.
The figure is up 1.8% on the previous year and up 13.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fruit primary — area harvested in Barbados peaked at 782 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 90 ha, in 1974.
Barbados ranks 239th of 252 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Barbados, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 200 ha | — |
| 1962 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 190 ha | -5.0% |
| 1967 | 190 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 190 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 190 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 110 ha | -42.1% |
| 1971 | 110 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 110 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 110 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 90 ha | -18.2% |
| 1975 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 91 ha | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 90 ha | -1.1% |
| 1982 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 90 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 395 ha | +338.9% |
| 1986 | 395 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 395 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 410 ha | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 410 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 440 ha | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 459 ha | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 437 ha | -4.8% |
| 1993 | 440 ha | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 437 ha | -0.7% |
| 1995 | 462 ha | +5.7% |
| 1996 | 457 ha | -1.1% |
| 1997 | 447 ha | -2.2% |
| 1998 | 472 ha | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 428 ha | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 408 ha | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 415 ha | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 442 ha | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 460 ha | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 477 ha | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 488 ha | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 498 ha | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 517 ha | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 522 ha | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 559 ha | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 567 ha | +1.4% |
| 2011 | 588 ha | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 588 ha | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 599 ha | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 613 ha | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 616 ha | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 608 ha | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 617 ha | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 622 ha | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 624 ha | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 678 ha | +8.7% |
| 2021 | 782 ha | +15.3% |
| 2022 | 596 ha | -23.8% |
| 2023 | 681 ha | +14.3% |
| 2024 | 693 ha | +1.8% |
Barbados compared with similar countries
- Barbados's 693 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 19,080 ha, 4% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Barbados's 693 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 39,663 ha, 2% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Barbados 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +338.9% | 90 ha | 395 ha |
| 1970 | -42.1% | 190 ha | 110 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 195.56 ha | 190 ha | 200 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 98 ha | 90 ha | 110 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 245.6 ha | 90 ha | 410 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 447.9 ha | 428 ha | 472 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 478.6 ha | 408 ha | 559 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 604.2 ha | 567 ha | 624 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 686 ha | 596 ha | 782 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Barbados
- 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 0.0283 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 0.0354 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -1.03 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0155 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.19 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3404 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fruit primary — area harvested in Barbados?
- Fruit primary — area harvested in Barbados was 693 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fruit primary — area harvested recorded in Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 782 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest fruit primary — area harvested recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 90 ha in 1974.
- How does Barbados rank for fruit primary — area harvested?
- Barbados ranks 239th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fruit primary — area harvested rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Fruit Primary — 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.