Land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of
Tanzania, United Republic of: Land under barley production was 7,508 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of is 7,508 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of down 0.8% on the previous year and up 66.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of peaked at 9,065 hectares in 2009 and was at its lowest, 100 hectares, in 1961.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 100 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 100 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 150 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1964 | 250 hectares | +66.7% |
| 1965 | 160 hectares | -36.0% |
| 1966 | 160 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 350 hectares | +118.8% |
| 1968 | 350 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 150 hectares | -57.1% |
| 1970 | 150 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 300 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1972 | 300 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1,300 hectares | +333.3% |
| 1974 | 1,000 hectares | -23.1% |
| 1975 | 2,000 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1976 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,500 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1980 | 2,800 hectares | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 3,200 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 3,500 hectares | +9.4% |
| 1983 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3,500 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,987 hectares | -14.7% |
| 1991 | 3,275 hectares | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 3,263 hectares | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 3,000 hectares | -8.1% |
| 1994 | 2,393 hectares | -20.2% |
| 1995 | 2,554 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 2,500 hectares | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 2,400 hectares | -4.0% |
| 1998 | 2,700 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1999 | 2,350 hectares | -13.0% |
| 2000 | 3,500 hectares | +48.9% |
| 2001 | 4,500 hectares | +28.6% |
| 2002 | 5,500 hectares | +22.2% |
| 2003 | 7,000 hectares | +27.3% |
| 2004 | 7,500 hectares | +7.1% |
| 2005 | 8,000 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2006 | 9,000 hectares | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 8,500 hectares | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 8,000 hectares | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 9,065 hectares | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 7,568 hectares | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 7,508 hectares | -0.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 196.67 hectares | 100 hectares | 350 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,355 hectares | 150 hectares | 2,500 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,400 hectares | 2,800 hectares | 3,500 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,742 hectares | 2,350 hectares | 3,275 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,056 hectares | 3,500 hectares | 9,065 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,538 hectares | 7,508 hectares | 7,568 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Land under barley production in Tanzania, United Republic of was 7,508 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under barley production recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 9,065 hectares in 2009.
- What is the lowest land under barley production recorded in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 hectares in 1961.
- How does Tanzania, United Republic of rank for land under barley production?
- Tanzania, United Republic of ranks 11th out of 17 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under barley production rising or falling in Tanzania, United Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania, United Republic of data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under barley production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under barley production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.