Hempseed — Area harvested in Asia

Asia: Hempseed — Area harvested was 919 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
919 ha
Change on year
up 56.3%
Rank
8th
of 14 groups
All-time high
174,700 ha
in 1973
All-time low
196 ha
in 2018
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Area harvested in Asia, 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 Asia is 919 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 56.3% on the previous year and up 235.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — area harvested in Asia peaked at 174,700 ha in 1973 and was at its lowest, 196 ha, in 2018.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 144,140 ha 103,700 ha 166,600 ha 9
1970s 169,945 ha 163,000 ha 174,700 ha 10
1980s 66,170 ha 28,200 ha 129,400 ha 10
1990s 7,830 ha 3,480 ha 23,500 ha 10
2000s 2,597 ha 1,414 ha 4,112 ha 10
2010s 435.7 ha 196 ha 1,060 ha 10
2020s 464.6 ha 201 ha 919 ha 5

Countries ranked near Asia

  1. 5 Russian Federation 6,357 ha compare
  2. 6 Chile 2,386 ha compare
  3. 7 France 1,700 ha compare
  4. 8 Ukraine 1,156 ha compare
  5. 9 Hungary 1,081 ha compare
  6. 10 Yugoslav SFR 981 ha compare
  7. 11 Romania 800 ha compare

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hempseed — area harvested in Asia?
Hempseed — area harvested in Asia was 919 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Asia?
The highest recorded value was 174,700 ha in 1973.
What is the lowest hempseed — area harvested recorded in Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 196 ha in 2018.
How does Asia rank for hempseed — area harvested?
Asia ranks 8th out of 14 groups with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — area harvested rising or falling in Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 235.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Asia 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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