Hempseed — Area harvested in World

World: Hempseed — Area harvested was 28,486 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
28,486 ha
Change on year
down 18.6%
Rank
1st
of 14 groups
All-time high
390,206 ha
in 1966
All-time low
5,275 ha
in 2010
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Hempseed — Area harvested in World, 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 World is 28,486 ha, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and up 339.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, hempseed — area harvested in World peaked at 390,206 ha in 1966 and was at its lowest, 5,275 ha, in 2010.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 355,048 ha 323,668 ha 390,206 ha 9
1970s 283,401 ha 263,135 ha 304,165 ha 10
1980s 169,836 ha 130,601 ha 230,150 ha 10
1990s 24,226 ha 9,568 ha 63,159 ha 10
2000s 7,006 ha 5,519 ha 9,735 ha 10
2010s 10,174 ha 5,275 ha 42,244 ha 10
2020s 35,083 ha 28,486 ha 43,623 ha 5

Countries ranked near World

  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

See the full ranking of 36 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is hempseed — area harvested in World?
Hempseed — area harvested in World was 28,486 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest hempseed — area harvested recorded in World?
The highest recorded value was 390,206 ha in 1966.
What is the lowest hempseed — area harvested recorded in World?
The lowest recorded value was 5,275 ha in 2010.
How does World rank for hempseed — area harvested?
World ranks 1st out of 14 groups with data for 2024.
Is hempseed — area harvested rising or falling in World?
Over the last ten years it is up 339.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this World 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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About this data

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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