Land under sorghum production in Eritrea
Eritrea: Land under sorghum production was 257,610 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Eritrea, 1993–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under sorghum production in Eritrea is 257,610 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 55.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Eritrea peaked at 1.40 million hectares in 1993 and was at its lowest, 130,072 hectares, in 1995.
Eritrea ranks 14th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under sorghum production in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1.40 million hectares | — |
| 1994 | 131,000 hectares | -90.7% |
| 1995 | 130,072 hectares | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 159,126 hectares | +22.3% |
| 1997 | 195,140 hectares | +22.6% |
| 1998 | 236,231 hectares | +21.1% |
| 1999 | 236,372 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 150,558 hectares | -36.3% |
| 2001 | 165,821 hectares | +10.1% |
| 2002 | 182,058 hectares | +9.8% |
| 2003 | 200,933 hectares | +10.4% |
| 2004 | 211,756 hectares | +5.4% |
| 2005 | 232,573 hectares | +9.8% |
| 2006 | 279,523 hectares | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 282,909 hectares | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 249,286 hectares | -11.9% |
| 2009 | 250,971 hectares | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 250,000 hectares | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 257,610 hectares | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 355,849 hectares | 130,072 hectares | 1.40 million hectares | 7 |
| 2000s | 220,639 hectares | 150,558 hectares | 282,909 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 253,805 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 257,610 hectares | 2 |
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- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Eritrea?
- Land under sorghum production in Eritrea was 257,610 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.40 million hectares in 1993.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,072 hectares in 1995.
- How does Eritrea rank for land under sorghum production?
- Eritrea ranks 14th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.