Lemons and limes β€” Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Lemons and limes β€” Area harvested was 307,495 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
307,495 ha
Change on year
up 7.4%
Rank
3rd
of 10 groups
All-time high
307,495 ha
in 2024
All-time low
25,364 ha
in 1966
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lemons and limes β€” Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

The most recent figure for lemons and limes β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) is 307,495 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 98.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 307,495 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 25,364 ha, in 1966.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33,334 ha 25,364 ha 43,752 ha 9
1970s 31,314 ha 29,141 ha 34,357 ha 10
1980s 62,281 ha 37,164 ha 88,221 ha 10
1990s 97,942 ha 94,536 ha 102,363 ha 10
2000s 121,713 ha 100,839 ha 146,433 ha 10
2010s 174,518 ha 145,895 ha 243,102 ha 10
2020s 271,410 ha 247,490 ha 307,495 ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 India 319,043 ha compare
  2. 2 Mexico 215,659 ha compare
  3. 3 China, People's Republic of 103,743 ha compare
  4. 4 China, mainland 101,473 ha compare
  5. 5 Bangladesh 87,230 ha compare
  6. 6 Argentina 68,927 ha compare

See the full ranking of 167 places β†’

More agriculture & rural data for Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

All data for Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Lemons and limes β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 307,495 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lemons and limes β€” area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 307,495 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest lemons and limes β€” area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 25,364 ha in 1966.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for lemons and limes β€” area harvested?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 3rd out of 10 groups with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes β€” area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lemons and limes β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes β€” Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
167 places, 7,524 data points, 1961–2024
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