Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Africa
Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 1.34 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Africa stood at 1.34 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.8% on the previous year and up 30.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Africa peaked at 1.34 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 64,947 ha, in 1962.
That places Africa 4th out of 30 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.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 66,048 ha | — |
| 1962 | 64,947 ha | -1.7% |
| 1963 | 68,443 ha | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 70,925 ha | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 72,200 ha | +1.8% |
| 1966 | 79,638 ha | +10.3% |
| 1967 | 80,517 ha | +1.1% |
| 1968 | 79,890 ha | -0.8% |
| 1969 | 90,557 ha | +13.4% |
| 1970 | 95,393 ha | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 101,456 ha | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 102,283 ha | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 107,465 ha | +5.1% |
| 1974 | 117,316 ha | +9.2% |
| 1975 | 115,748 ha | -1.3% |
| 1976 | 139,140 ha | +20.2% |
| 1977 | 141,424 ha | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 121,678 ha | -14.0% |
| 1979 | 117,510 ha | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 114,458 ha | -2.6% |
| 1981 | 115,388 ha | +0.8% |
| 1982 | 122,083 ha | +5.8% |
| 1983 | 131,812 ha | +8.0% |
| 1984 | 134,195 ha | +1.8% |
| 1985 | 134,062 ha | -0.1% |
| 1986 | 142,777 ha | +6.5% |
| 1987 | 146,939 ha | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 152,119 ha | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 143,734 ha | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 143,863 ha | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 391,044 ha | +171.8% |
| 1992 | 404,484 ha | +3.4% |
| 1993 | 426,375 ha | +5.4% |
| 1994 | 442,721 ha | +3.8% |
| 1995 | 468,675 ha | +5.9% |
| 1996 | 489,502 ha | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 498,252 ha | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 523,692 ha | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 545,933 ha | +4.2% |
| 2000 | 542,524 ha | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 562,085 ha | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 601,767 ha | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 642,727 ha | +6.8% |
| 2004 | 913,730 ha | +42.2% |
| 2005 | 950,679 ha | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 968,108 ha | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 1.01 million ha | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 1.09 million ha | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 1.10 million ha | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 1.15 million ha | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 845,303 ha | -26.3% |
| 2012 | 848,714 ha | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 854,444 ha | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.02 million ha | +19.8% |
| 2015 | 1.09 million ha | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 1.03 million ha | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 1.13 million ha | +9.4% |
| 2018 | 1.21 million ha | +7.2% |
| 2019 | 1.25 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2020 | 1.27 million ha | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 1.27 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 1.32 million ha | +3.5% |
| 2023 | 1.31 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 1.34 million ha | +1.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +171.8% | 143,863 ha | 391,044 ha |
| 2004 | +42.2% | 642,727 ha | 913,730 ha |
| 2011 | -26.3% | 1.15 million ha | 845,303 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74,796 ha | 64,947 ha | 90,557 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 115,941 ha | 95,393 ha | 141,424 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 133,757 ha | 114,458 ha | 152,119 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 433,454 ha | 143,863 ha | 545,933 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 837,832 ha | 542,524 ha | 1.10 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.04 million ha | 845,303 ha | 1.25 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.30 million ha | 1.27 million ha | 1.34 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Africa was 1.34 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.34 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 64,947 ha in 1962.
- How does Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Africa ranks 4th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.