Okra — Area harvested in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Okra — Area harvested was 16,274 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
16,274 ha
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
10th
of 23 regions
All-time high
17,195 ha
in 2020
All-time low
65 ha
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Okra — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1990–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k1990200720241990: 65 ha1991: 1.3k ha1992: 1.7k ha1993: 1.8k ha1994: 2.0k ha1995: 3.2k ha1996: 1.9k ha1997: 2.3k ha1998: 2.2k ha1999: 2.2k ha2000: 2.2k ha2001: 2.4k ha2002: 2.2k ha2003: 2.4k ha2004: 2.4k ha2005: 2.5k ha2006: 2.4k ha2007: 2.2k ha2008: 2.2k ha2009: 2.0k ha2010: 2.0k ha2011: 2.0k ha2012: 2.0k ha2013: 2.0k ha2014: 2.3k ha2015: 2.1k ha2016: 2.1k ha2017: 2.7k ha2018: 4.2k ha2019: 16.0k ha2020: 17.2k ha2021: 16.4k ha2022: 16.7k ha2023: 16.3k ha2024: 16.3k ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, okra — area harvested in Eastern Africa stood at 16,274 ha.

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 614.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, okra — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 17,195 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 65 ha, in 1990.

Eastern Africa ranks 10th of 23 regions on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1,845 ha 65 ha 3,164 ha 10
2000s 2,284 ha 1,984 ha 2,466 ha 10
2010s 3,722 ha 1,958 ha 15,973 ha 10
2020s 16,584 ha 16,274 ha 17,195 ha 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 7 Pakistan 27,310 ha compare
  2. 8 Sudan 27,234 ha compare
  3. 9 Benin 23,000 ha compare
  4. 10 Sudan (former) 21,504 ha compare
  5. 11 Bangladesh 12,654 ha compare
  6. 12 Dominican Republic 9,767 ha compare
  7. 13 Sri Lanka 7,907 ha compare

See the full ranking of 84 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is okra — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
Okra — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 16,274 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest okra — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 17,195 ha in 2020.
What is the lowest okra — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 65 ha in 1990.
How does Eastern Africa rank for okra — area harvested?
Eastern Africa ranks 10th out of 23 regions with data for 2024.
Is okra — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 614.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Okra — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Okra — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
84 places, 3,621 data points, 1961–2024
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