Hempseed — Area harvested in Americas

Americas: Hempseed — Area harvested was 18,854 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
18,854 ha
Change on year
down 27.8%
Rank
3rd
of 14 groups
All-time high
34,858 ha
in 2019
All-time low
976 ha
in 1991
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Area harvested in Americas, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for hempseed — area harvested in Americas is 18,854 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 27.8% on the previous year and up 742.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — area harvested in Americas peaked at 34,858 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 976 ha, in 1991.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3,600 ha 3,600 ha 3,600 ha 9
1970s 1,710 ha 1,000 ha 2,800 ha 10
1980s 1,000 ha 1,000 ha 1,000 ha 10
1990s 1,041 ha 976 ha 1,087 ha 10
2000s 1,317 ha 1,100 ha 1,602 ha 10
2010s 5,453 ha 1,665 ha 34,858 ha 10
2020s 25,865 ha 18,854 ha 33,355 ha 5

Countries ranked near Americas

  1. 1 China 21,000 ha compare
  2. 1 China, mainland 21,000 ha compare
  3. 3 USSR 17,900 ha compare
  4. 4 Canada 14,500 ha compare
  5. 5 Russian Federation 6,357 ha compare
  6. 6 Chile 2,386 ha compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hempseed — area harvested in Americas?
Hempseed — area harvested in Americas was 18,854 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Americas?
The highest recorded value was 34,858 ha in 2019.
What is the lowest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Americas?
The lowest recorded value was 976 ha in 1991.
How does Americas rank for hempseed — area harvested?
Americas ranks 3rd out of 14 groups with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — area harvested rising or falling in Americas?
Over the last ten years it is up 742.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Americas data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Hempseed — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Hempseed — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
36 places, 1,423 data points, 1961–2024
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