Land under sorghum production in North Africa
North Africa: Land under sorghum production was 180,375 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Land under sorghum production in North Africa, 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 North Africa is 180,375 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in North Africa peaked at 379,923 hectares in 1963 and was at its lowest, 150,987 hectares, in 2010.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Land under sorghum production in North Africa, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 315,987 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 331,388 hectares | +4.9% |
| 1963 | 379,923 hectares | +14.6% |
| 1964 | 341,996 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1965 | 305,660 hectares | -10.6% |
| 1966 | 320,474 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1967 | 322,258 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1968 | 310,930 hectares | -3.5% |
| 1969 | 274,728 hectares | -11.6% |
| 1970 | 283,720 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 305,110 hectares | +7.5% |
| 1972 | 285,089 hectares | -6.6% |
| 1973 | 273,399 hectares | -4.1% |
| 1974 | 296,060 hectares | +8.3% |
| 1975 | 278,587 hectares | -5.9% |
| 1976 | 263,328 hectares | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 228,109 hectares | -13.4% |
| 1978 | 229,399 hectares | +0.6% |
| 1979 | 248,042 hectares | +8.1% |
| 1980 | 226,204 hectares | -8.8% |
| 1981 | 220,426 hectares | -2.6% |
| 1982 | 211,413 hectares | -4.1% |
| 1983 | 217,650 hectares | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 213,400 hectares | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 207,650 hectares | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 196,210 hectares | -5.5% |
| 1987 | 173,835 hectares | -11.4% |
| 1988 | 165,335 hectares | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 159,145 hectares | -3.7% |
| 1990 | 169,873 hectares | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 174,746 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 186,569 hectares | +6.8% |
| 1993 | 179,033 hectares | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 191,230 hectares | +6.8% |
| 1995 | 179,927 hectares | -5.9% |
| 1996 | 178,789 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 182,271 hectares | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 193,714 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 197,314 hectares | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 181,325 hectares | -8.1% |
| 2001 | 169,077 hectares | -6.8% |
| 2002 | 175,624 hectares | +3.9% |
| 2003 | 191,011 hectares | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 173,987 hectares | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 177,140 hectares | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 175,956 hectares | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 171,436 hectares | -2.6% |
| 2008 | 171,750 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 155,987 hectares | -9.2% |
| 2010 | 150,987 hectares | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 180,375 hectares | +19.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 322,594 hectares | 274,728 hectares | 379,923 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 269,084 hectares | 228,109 hectares | 305,110 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 199,127 hectares | 159,145 hectares | 226,204 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 183,347 hectares | 169,873 hectares | 197,314 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 174,329 hectares | 155,987 hectares | 191,011 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 165,681 hectares | 150,987 hectares | 180,375 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
More agriculture & rural data for North Africa
- Agriculture production index 131.27 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
- Land area 576.16 million hectares (2011)
- Agricultural land 102.51 million hectares (2011)
- Wood fuel production quantity 36.08 million CUM, solid volume units (2011)
- Wood charcoal production quantity 2.54 million tonnes (2011)
- Arable and permanent cropland 28.51 million hectares (2011)
- Permanent cropland 5.59 million hectares (2011)
- Land area equipped for irrigation 6.63 million hectares (2011)
- Cereal production index 100 1999-2001 = 100 (2010)
- Cereal cropland 2.1% (2011)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in North Africa?
- Land under sorghum production in North Africa was 180,375 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 379,923 hectares in 1963.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 150,987 hectares in 2010.
- How does North Africa rank for land under sorghum production?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Africa 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.