Ginger, raw — Area harvested in Middle Africa

Middle Africa: Ginger, raw — Area harvested was 5,109 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,109 ha
Change on year
down 1.2%
Rank
15th
of 21 groups
All-time high
6,413 ha
in 2011
All-time low
100 ha
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Ginger, raw — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 1990–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k1990200720241990: 100 ha1991: 200 ha1992: 300 ha1993: 400 ha1994: 500 ha1995: 600 ha1996: 780 ha1997: 960 ha1998: 1.1k ha1999: 1.4k ha2000: 1.4k ha2001: 1.4k ha2002: 1.4k ha2003: 1.4k ha2004: 1.4k ha2005: 1.9k ha2006: 1.9k ha2007: 1.7k ha2008: 1.8k ha2009: 4.4k ha2010: 4.6k ha2011: 6.4k ha2012: 5.7k ha2013: 6.1k ha2014: 5.5k ha2015: 5.8k ha2016: 4.4k ha2017: 4.9k ha2018: 5.3k ha2019: 5.3k ha2020: 5.7k ha2021: 5.6k ha2022: 5.3k ha2023: 5.2k ha2024: 5.1k ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for ginger, raw — area harvested in Middle Africa is 5,109 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ginger, raw — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 6,413 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 100 ha, in 1990.

Middle Africa ranks 15th of 21 groups 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 636 ha 100 ha 1,370 ha 10
2000s 1,876 ha 1,371 ha 4,409 ha 10
2010s 5,414 ha 4,395 ha 6,413 ha 10
2020s 5,384 ha 5,109 ha 5,715 ha 5

Countries ranked near Middle Africa

  1. 12 Cameroon 5,109 ha compare
  2. 13 Ethiopia 3,657 ha compare
  3. 14 Mali 3,087 ha compare
  4. 15 Guyana 2,644 ha compare
  5. 16 Republic of Korea 2,007 ha compare
  6. 17 United Republic of Tanzania 1,709 ha compare
  7. 18 Japan 1,607 ha compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ginger, raw — area harvested in Middle Africa?
Ginger, raw — area harvested in Middle Africa was 5,109 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ginger, raw — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
The highest recorded value was 6,413 ha in 2011.
What is the lowest ginger, raw — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 100 ha in 1990.
How does Middle Africa rank for ginger, raw — area harvested?
Middle Africa ranks 15th out of 21 groups with data for 2024.
Is ginger, raw — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Middle Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Ginger, raw — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Ginger, raw — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
65 places, 2,961 data points, 1961–2024
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