Land under sorghum production in Egypt
Egypt: Land under sorghum production was 156,986 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Land under sorghum production in Egypt, 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 Egypt is 156,986 hectares, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.0% on the previous year and up 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Egypt peaked at 225,000 hectares in 1968 and was at its lowest, 128,565 hectares, in 1989.
Egypt ranks 18th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Land under sorghum production in Egypt, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 192,124 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 191,042 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1963 | 203,000 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 208,196 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1965 | 210,000 hectares | +0.9% |
| 1966 | 217,474 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1967 | 219,658 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1968 | 225,000 hectares | +2.4% |
| 1969 | 199,028 hectares | -11.5% |
| 1970 | 210,040 hectares | +5.5% |
| 1971 | 207,520 hectares | -1.2% |
| 1972 | 202,899 hectares | -2.2% |
| 1973 | 204,579 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 210,750 hectares | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 205,487 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1976 | 199,388 hectares | -3.0% |
| 1977 | 171,839 hectares | -13.8% |
| 1978 | 182,949 hectares | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 171,082 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1980 | 172,234 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 173,376 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 160,813 hectares | -7.2% |
| 1983 | 165,000 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 153,000 hectares | -7.3% |
| 1985 | 143,000 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1986 | 155,680 hectares | +8.9% |
| 1987 | 133,165 hectares | -14.5% |
| 1988 | 131,905 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1989 | 128,565 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1990 | 134,193 hectares | +4.4% |
| 1991 | 136,016 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1992 | 149,389 hectares | +9.8% |
| 1993 | 146,055 hectares | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 158,030 hectares | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 147,697 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 138,686 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1997 | 155,975 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1998 | 158,232 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 165,403 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 162,597 hectares | -1.7% |
| 2001 | 148,764 hectares | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 156,217 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 167,232 hectares | +7.1% |
| 2004 | 152,402 hectares | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 152,000 hectares | -0.3% |
| 2006 | 156,000 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 148,660 hectares | -4.7% |
| 2008 | 154,103 hectares | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 141,253 hectares | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 140,157 hectares | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 156,986 hectares | +12.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 207,280 hectares | 191,042 hectares | 225,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 196,653 hectares | 171,082 hectares | 210,750 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 151,674 hectares | 128,565 hectares | 173,376 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,968 hectares | 134,193 hectares | 165,403 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 153,923 hectares | 141,253 hectares | 167,232 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 148,572 hectares | 140,157 hectares | 156,986 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Egypt?
- Land under sorghum production in Egypt was 156,986 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 225,000 hectares in 1968.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 128,565 hectares in 1989.
- How does Egypt rank for land under sorghum production?
- Egypt ranks 18th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Egypt 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.