Land under sorghum production in Tunisia
Tunisia: Land under sorghum production was 2,346 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under sorghum production in Tunisia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 2,346 hectares for land under sorghum production in 2011.
The figure is up 12.1% on the previous year and down 29.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under sorghum production in Tunisia peaked at 27,000 hectares in 1984 and was at its lowest, 2,092 hectares, in 2010.
That places Tunisia 39th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,463 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 12,346 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 11,000 hectares | -10.9% |
| 1964 | 12,000 hectares | +9.1% |
| 1965 | 12,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 12,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 12,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 12,200 hectares | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 12,600 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 12,700 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1971 | 12,700 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 15,000 hectares | +18.1% |
| 1973 | 13,100 hectares | -12.7% |
| 1974 | 13,300 hectares | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 13,500 hectares | +1.5% |
| 1976 | 14,000 hectares | +3.7% |
| 1977 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 14,200 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 14,800 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 15,100 hectares | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 13,000 hectares | -13.9% |
| 1984 | 27,000 hectares | +107.7% |
| 1985 | 27,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 17,000 hectares | -37.0% |
| 1987 | 17,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 10,000 hectares | -41.2% |
| 1989 | 10,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 7,000 hectares | -30.0% |
| 1991 | 6,000 hectares | -14.3% |
| 1992 | 5,000 hectares | -16.7% |
| 1993 | 5,458 hectares | +9.2% |
| 1994 | 4,000 hectares | -26.7% |
| 1995 | 3,000 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 3,763 hectares | +25.4% |
| 1997 | 3,766 hectares | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 3,662 hectares | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 2,691 hectares | -26.5% |
| 2000 | 2,508 hectares | -6.8% |
| 2001 | 3,313 hectares | +32.1% |
| 2002 | 2,907 hectares | -12.3% |
| 2003 | 3,949 hectares | +35.8% |
| 2004 | 3,389 hectares | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 4,370 hectares | +28.9% |
| 2006 | 3,819 hectares | -12.6% |
| 2007 | 3,774 hectares | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 3,579 hectares | -5.2% |
| 2009 | 2,391 hectares | -33.2% |
| 2010 | 2,092 hectares | -12.5% |
| 2011 | 2,346 hectares | +12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 12,068 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 12,600 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 13,630 hectares | 12,700 hectares | 15,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 16,510 hectares | 10,000 hectares | 27,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,434 hectares | 2,691 hectares | 7,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,400 hectares | 2,391 hectares | 4,370 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,219 hectares | 2,092 hectares | 2,346 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Tunisia
- 36 Guinea-Bissau 18,669 hectares compare
- 37 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 8,462 hectares compare
- 38 Madagascar 2,643 hectares compare
- 40 Eswatini 847 hectares compare
- 41 Algeria 43 hectares compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is land under sorghum production in Tunisia?
- Land under sorghum production in Tunisia was 2,346 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under sorghum production recorded in Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 27,000 hectares in 1984.
- What is the lowest land under sorghum production recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,092 hectares in 2010.
- How does Tunisia rank for land under sorghum production?
- Tunisia ranks 39th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under sorghum production rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 29.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.