Land under sorghum production in Madagascar
Madagascar: Land under sorghum production was 2,643 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Land under sorghum production in Madagascar, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 2,643 hectares for land under sorghum production in 2011.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and up 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Madagascar peaked at 5,270 hectares in 1972 and was at its lowest, 375 hectares, in 1977.
Madagascar ranks 38th of 41 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Land under sorghum production in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 5,180 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1970 | 3,700 hectares | -28.6% |
| 1971 | 4,460 hectares | +20.5% |
| 1972 | 5,270 hectares | +18.2% |
| 1973 | 1,680 hectares | -68.1% |
| 1974 | 2,575 hectares | +53.3% |
| 1975 | 3,095 hectares | +20.2% |
| 1976 | 905 hectares | -70.8% |
| 1977 | 375 hectares | -58.6% |
| 1978 | 2,490 hectares | +564.0% |
| 1979 | 2,515 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1980 | 3,545 hectares | +41.0% |
| 1981 | 2,695 hectares | -24.0% |
| 1982 | 3,125 hectares | +16.0% |
| 1983 | 3,215 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1984 | 2,515 hectares | -21.8% |
| 1985 | 2,300 hectares | -8.5% |
| 1986 | 2,345 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 2,360 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 2,000 hectares | -15.3% |
| 1989 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 2,039 hectares | +1.9% |
| 1991 | 1,989 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1992 | 2,057 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 2,176 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 2,010 hectares | -7.6% |
| 1995 | 1,990 hectares | -1.0% |
| 1996 | 2,262 hectares | +13.7% |
| 1997 | 2,109 hectares | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 2,139 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 2,158 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2000 | 2,163 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 2,170 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2002 | 2,177 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 2,184 hectares | +0.3% |
| 2004 | 2,214 hectares | +1.4% |
| 2005 | 2,319 hectares | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 2,501 hectares | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 2,539 hectares | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 2,627 hectares | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 2,722 hectares | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 2,565 hectares | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 2,643 hectares | +3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,020 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 5,180 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,706 hectares | 375 hectares | 5,270 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,610 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 3,545 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,093 hectares | 1,989 hectares | 2,262 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,362 hectares | 2,163 hectares | 2,722 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,604 hectares | 2,565 hectares | 2,643 hectares | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Madagascar?
- Land under sorghum production in Madagascar was 2,643 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 5,270 hectares in 1972.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 375 hectares in 1977.
- How does Madagascar rank for land under sorghum production?
- Madagascar ranks 38th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.