Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Libya
Libya: Fruit Primary — Area harvested was 93,704 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Libya, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, fruit primary — area harvested in Libya stood at 93,704 ha.
That represents a change of down 0.2% on the previous year and up 6.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fruit primary — area harvested in Libya peaked at 93,930 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5,190 ha, in 1964.
Libya ranks 110th of 252 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Libya, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6,737 ha | — |
| 1962 | 6,853 ha | +1.7% |
| 1963 | 6,283 ha | -8.3% |
| 1964 | 5,190 ha | -17.4% |
| 1965 | 5,195 ha | +0.1% |
| 1966 | 6,161 ha | +18.6% |
| 1967 | 6,573 ha | +6.7% |
| 1968 | 7,411 ha | +12.7% |
| 1969 | 7,138 ha | -3.7% |
| 1970 | 7,091 ha | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 11,368 ha | +60.3% |
| 1972 | 17,371 ha | +52.8% |
| 1973 | 21,074 ha | +21.3% |
| 1974 | 25,451 ha | +20.8% |
| 1975 | 24,966 ha | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 25,790 ha | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 27,565 ha | +6.9% |
| 1978 | 26,076 ha | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 27,520 ha | +5.5% |
| 1980 | 28,540 ha | +3.7% |
| 1981 | 27,020 ha | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 24,025 ha | -11.1% |
| 1983 | 22,943 ha | -4.5% |
| 1984 | 23,842 ha | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 59,305 ha | +148.7% |
| 1986 | 61,185 ha | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 61,853 ha | +1.1% |
| 1988 | 63,681 ha | +3.0% |
| 1989 | 65,164 ha | +2.3% |
| 1990 | 68,521 ha | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 71,098 ha | +3.8% |
| 1992 | 64,824 ha | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 66,752 ha | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 68,059 ha | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 72,283 ha | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 75,146 ha | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 77,615 ha | +3.3% |
| 1998 | 75,500 ha | -2.7% |
| 1999 | 72,690 ha | -3.7% |
| 2000 | 67,967 ha | -6.5% |
| 2001 | 71,774 ha | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 82,970 ha | +15.6% |
| 2003 | 75,127 ha | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 76,266 ha | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 75,091 ha | -1.5% |
| 2006 | 77,583 ha | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 78,350 ha | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 78,689 ha | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 79,936 ha | +1.6% |
| 2010 | 84,341 ha | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 84,075 ha | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 85,400 ha | +1.6% |
| 2013 | 87,199 ha | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 88,084 ha | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 88,455 ha | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 89,769 ha | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 91,246 ha | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 90,357 ha | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 91,129 ha | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 90,681 ha | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 91,558 ha | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 93,055 ha | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 93,930 ha | +0.9% |
| 2024 | 93,704 ha | -0.2% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 93,704 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 70,344 ha, 1.3× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Libya's 93,704 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 82,604 ha, 1.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Fruit Primary — Area harvested in Libya 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 | +148.7% | 23,842 ha | 59,305 ha |
| 1971 | +60.3% | 7,091 ha | 11,368 ha |
| 1972 | +52.8% | 11,368 ha | 17,371 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,393 ha | 5,190 ha | 7,411 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 21,427 ha | 7,091 ha | 27,565 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 43,756 ha | 22,943 ha | 65,164 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,249 ha | 64,824 ha | 77,615 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 76,375 ha | 67,967 ha | 82,970 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 88,006 ha | 84,075 ha | 91,246 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 92,586 ha | 90,681 ha | 93,930 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- 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 0.2749 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 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.06 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -37.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.015 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 96.79 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.835 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fruit primary — area harvested in Libya?
- Fruit primary — area harvested in Libya was 93,704 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest fruit primary — area harvested recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 93,930 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest fruit primary — area harvested recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,190 ha in 1964.
- How does Libya rank for fruit primary — area harvested?
- Libya ranks 110th out of 252 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fruit primary — area harvested rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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.