Land under sorghum production in Algeria
Algeria: Land under sorghum production was 43 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Algeria, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under sorghum production in Algeria is 43 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 13.2% on the previous year and down 78.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Algeria peaked at 3,700 hectares in 1969 and was at its lowest, 20 hectares, in 1993.
Algeria ranks 41st of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Algeria, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,400 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 3,000 hectares | -11.8% |
| 1963 | 1,923 hectares | -35.9% |
| 1964 | 1,800 hectares | -6.4% |
| 1965 | 1,660 hectares | -7.8% |
| 1966 | 1,000 hectares | -39.8% |
| 1967 | 1,600 hectares | +60.0% |
| 1968 | 2,430 hectares | +51.9% |
| 1969 | 3,700 hectares | +52.3% |
| 1970 | 1,980 hectares | -46.5% |
| 1971 | 1,890 hectares | -4.5% |
| 1972 | 1,390 hectares | -26.5% |
| 1973 | 2,220 hectares | +59.7% |
| 1974 | 1,510 hectares | -32.0% |
| 1975 | 1,400 hectares | -7.3% |
| 1976 | 1,240 hectares | -11.4% |
| 1977 | 1,570 hectares | +26.6% |
| 1978 | 650 hectares | -58.6% |
| 1979 | 460 hectares | -29.2% |
| 1980 | 270 hectares | -41.3% |
| 1981 | 150 hectares | -44.4% |
| 1982 | 600 hectares | +300.0% |
| 1983 | 350 hectares | -41.7% |
| 1984 | 800 hectares | +128.6% |
| 1985 | 450 hectares | -43.8% |
| 1986 | 130 hectares | -71.1% |
| 1987 | 270 hectares | +107.7% |
| 1988 | 430 hectares | +59.3% |
| 1989 | 380 hectares | -11.6% |
| 1990 | 280 hectares | -26.3% |
| 1991 | 130 hectares | -53.6% |
| 1992 | 80 hectares | -38.5% |
| 1993 | 20 hectares | -75.0% |
| 1995 | 30 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1996 | 40 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1997 | 30 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1998 | 20 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1999 | 20 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 120 hectares | +500.0% |
| 2001 | 200 hectares | +66.7% |
| 2002 | 200 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 230 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2004 | 196 hectares | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 370 hectares | +88.8% |
| 2006 | 437 hectares | +18.1% |
| 2007 | 202 hectares | -53.8% |
| 2008 | 168 hectares | -16.8% |
| 2009 | 43 hectares | -74.4% |
| 2010 | 38 hectares | -11.6% |
| 2011 | 43 hectares | +13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,279 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 3,700 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,431 hectares | 460 hectares | 2,220 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 383 hectares | 130 hectares | 800 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 72.22 hectares | 20 hectares | 280 hectares | 9 |
| 2000s | 216.6 hectares | 43 hectares | 437 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 40.5 hectares | 38 hectares | 43 hectares | 2 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1451 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 878.12 current US$ per person (2025)
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2017)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Algeria?
- Land under sorghum production in Algeria was 43 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 3,700 hectares in 1969.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 hectares in 1993.
- How does Algeria rank for land under sorghum production?
- Algeria ranks 41st out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 78.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under sorghum production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under sorghum 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.