Lemons and limes — Area harvested in South America

South America: Lemons and limes — Area harvested was 242,545 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
242,545 ha
Change on year
down 2.0%
Rank
5th
of 27 groups
All-time high
247,489 ha
in 2023
All-time low
19,209 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lemons and limes — Area harvested in South America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

South America recorded 242,545 ha for lemons and limes — area harvested in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.0% on the previous year and up 92.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — area harvested in South America peaked at 247,489 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19,209 ha, in 1961.

That places South America 5th out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Lemons and limes — Area harvested in South America, year by year

Annual values for Lemons and limes — Area harvested in South America, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 19,209 ha
1962 20,246 ha +5.4%
1963 20,922 ha +3.3%
1964 21,504 ha +2.8%
1965 22,323 ha +3.8%
1966 23,315 ha +4.4%
1967 24,331 ha +4.4%
1968 25,171 ha +3.5%
1969 27,197 ha +8.0%
1970 27,052 ha -0.5%
1971 26,735 ha -1.2%
1972 29,106 ha +8.9%
1973 32,490 ha +11.6%
1974 37,296 ha +14.8%
1975 40,149 ha +7.6%
1976 40,550 ha +1.0%
1977 41,038 ha +1.2%
1978 42,698 ha +4.0%
1979 43,602 ha +2.1%
1980 62,417 ha +43.2%
1981 62,835 ha +0.7%
1982 65,835 ha +4.8%
1983 66,750 ha +1.4%
1984 70,919 ha +6.2%
1985 81,902 ha +15.5%
1986 86,992 ha +6.2%
1987 93,112 ha +7.0%
1988 100,265 ha +7.7%
1989 98,606 ha -1.7%
1990 102,433 ha +3.9%
1991 104,190 ha +1.7%
1992 107,323 ha +3.0%
1993 105,935 ha -1.3%
1994 108,160 ha +2.1%
1995 115,594 ha +6.9%
1996 118,682 ha +2.7%
1997 133,324 ha +12.3%
1998 138,259 ha +3.7%
1999 142,579 ha +3.1%
2000 140,213 ha -1.7%
2001 149,067 ha +6.3%
2002 148,693 ha -0.3%
2003 150,789 ha +1.4%
2004 143,457 ha -4.9%
2005 158,351 ha +10.4%
2006 152,527 ha -3.7%
2007 149,390 ha -2.1%
2008 146,454 ha -2.0%
2009 136,503 ha -6.8%
2010 133,555 ha -2.2%
2011 142,652 ha +6.8%
2012 148,690 ha +4.2%
2013 143,131 ha -3.7%
2014 126,074 ha -11.9%
2015 152,360 ha +20.8%
2016 161,692 ha +6.1%
2017 173,225 ha +7.1%
2018 184,684 ha +6.6%
2019 185,715 ha +0.6%
2020 171,184 ha -7.8%
2021 212,382 ha +24.1%
2022 223,445 ha +5.2%
2023 247,489 ha +10.8%
2024 242,545 ha -2.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 22,691 ha 19,209 ha 27,197 ha 9
1970s 36,072 ha 26,735 ha 43,602 ha 10
1980s 78,963 ha 62,417 ha 100,265 ha 10
1990s 117,648 ha 102,433 ha 142,579 ha 10
2000s 147,544 ha 136,503 ha 158,351 ha 10
2010s 155,178 ha 126,074 ha 185,715 ha 10
2020s 219,409 ha 171,184 ha 247,489 ha 5

Countries ranked near South America

  1. 2 Mexico 215,659 ha compare
  2. 3 China 103,743 ha compare
  3. 4 China, mainland 101,473 ha compare
  4. 4 Türkiye 54,279 ha compare
  5. 5 Bangladesh 87,230 ha compare
  6. 6 Argentina 68,927 ha compare
  7. 7 Brazil 68,239 ha compare
  8. 8 Spain 50,950 ha compare

See the full ranking of 167 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — area harvested in South America?
Lemons and limes — area harvested in South America was 242,545 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in South America?
The highest recorded value was 247,489 ha in 2023.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in South America?
The lowest recorded value was 19,209 ha in 1961.
How does South America rank for lemons and limes — area harvested?
South America ranks 5th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — area harvested rising or falling in South America?
Over the last ten years it is up 92.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lemons and limes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lemons and limes — 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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