Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Lemons and limes — Area harvested was 465,587 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
465,587 ha
Change on year
up 5.8%
Rank
3rd
of 27 groups
All-time high
465,587 ha
in 2024
All-time low
57,287 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Southern Asia, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, lemons and limes — area harvested in Southern Asia stood at 465,587 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 5.8% on the previous year and up 31.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lemons and limes — area harvested in Southern Asia peaked at 465,587 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 57,287 ha, in 1961.

That places Southern Asia 3rd out of 27 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Southern Asia, year by year

Annual values for Lemons and limes — Area harvested in Southern Asia, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 57,287 ha
1962 66,741 ha +16.5%
1963 77,442 ha +16.0%
1964 74,941 ha -3.2%
1965 76,605 ha +2.2%
1966 61,120 ha -20.2%
1967 64,763 ha +6.0%
1968 58,612 ha -9.5%
1969 57,780 ha -1.4%
1970 63,494 ha +9.9%
1971 64,698 ha +1.9%
1972 65,466 ha +1.2%
1973 65,056 ha -0.6%
1974 66,110 ha +1.6%
1975 69,042 ha +4.4%
1976 71,030 ha +2.9%
1977 63,818 ha -10.2%
1978 68,911 ha +8.0%
1979 69,038 ha +0.2%
1980 70,832 ha +2.6%
1981 75,237 ha +6.2%
1982 77,612 ha +3.2%
1983 74,204 ha -4.4%
1984 80,451 ha +8.4%
1985 79,817 ha -0.8%
1986 89,925 ha +12.7%
1987 92,616 ha +3.0%
1988 98,304 ha +6.1%
1989 103,332 ha +5.1%
1990 113,709 ha +10.0%
1991 106,666 ha -6.2%
1992 112,142 ha +5.1%
1993 118,253 ha +5.4%
1994 131,256 ha +11.0%
1995 136,437 ha +3.9%
1996 147,364 ha +8.0%
1997 167,111 ha +13.4%
1998 173,408 ha +3.8%
1999 185,500 ha +7.0%
2000 220,306 ha +18.8%
2001 215,021 ha -2.4%
2002 216,400 ha +0.6%
2003 204,691 ha -5.4%
2004 227,439 ha +11.1%
2005 144,747 ha -36.4%
2006 341,341 ha +135.8%
2007 354,925 ha +4.0%
2008 369,983 ha +4.2%
2009 383,684 ha +3.7%
2010 366,085 ha -4.6%
2011 289,882 ha -20.8%
2012 300,459 ha +3.6%
2013 324,432 ha +8.0%
2014 353,073 ha +8.8%
2015 348,825 ha -1.2%
2016 322,953 ha -7.4%
2017 331,519 ha +2.7%
2018 360,906 ha +8.9%
2019 427,925 ha +18.6%
2020 443,656 ha +3.7%
2021 451,778 ha +1.8%
2022 430,693 ha -4.7%
2023 440,006 ha +2.2%
2024 465,587 ha +5.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 66,143 ha 57,287 ha 77,442 ha 9
1970s 66,666 ha 63,494 ha 71,030 ha 10
1980s 84,233 ha 70,832 ha 103,332 ha 10
1990s 139,185 ha 106,666 ha 185,500 ha 10
2000s 267,854 ha 144,747 ha 383,684 ha 10
2010s 342,606 ha 289,882 ha 427,925 ha 10
2020s 446,344 ha 430,693 ha 465,587 ha 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 1 India 319,043 ha compare
  2. 2 Mexico 215,659 ha compare
  3. 3 China 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lemons and limes — area harvested in Southern Asia?
Lemons and limes — area harvested in Southern Asia was 465,587 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 465,587 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest lemons and limes — area harvested recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 57,287 ha in 1961.
How does Southern Asia rank for lemons and limes — area harvested?
Southern Asia ranks 3rd out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is lemons and limes — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 31.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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