Ginger, raw — Area harvested in Western Africa

Western Africa: Ginger, raw — Area harvested was 93,128 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
93,128 ha
Change on year
down 0.7%
Rank
4th
of 18 groups
All-time high
193,658 ha
in 2006
All-time low
160 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Ginger, raw — Area harvested in Western Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, ginger, raw — area harvested in Western Africa stood at 93,128 ha.

The figure is down 0.7% on the previous year and up 84.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, ginger, raw — area harvested in Western Africa peaked at 193,658 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 160 ha, in 1961.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 160 ha 160 ha 160 ha 9
1970s 164 ha 160 ha 200 ha 10
1980s 23,340 ha 400 ha 70,000 ha 10
1990s 134,693 ha 84,000 ha 168,151 ha 10
2000s 137,102 ha 51,382 ha 193,658 ha 10
2010s 82,584 ha 50,559 ha 126,658 ha 10
2020s 99,749 ha 93,128 ha 106,089 ha 5

Countries ranked near Western Africa

  1. 1 India 194,243 ha compare
  2. 2 Nigeria 89,430 ha compare
  3. 3 China (People’s Republic of) 55,652 ha compare
  4. 4 China, mainland 54,881 ha compare
  5. 5 Nepal 22,430 ha compare
  6. 6 Peru 10,969 ha compare
  7. 7 Bangladesh 10,388 ha compare

See the full ranking of 65 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is ginger, raw — area harvested in Western Africa?
Ginger, raw — area harvested in Western Africa was 93,128 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest ginger, raw — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
The highest recorded value was 193,658 ha in 2006.
What is the lowest ginger, raw — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 160 ha in 1961.
How does Western Africa rank for ginger, raw — area harvested?
Western Africa ranks 4th out of 18 groups with data for 2024.
Is ginger, raw — area harvested rising or falling in Western Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Western 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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