Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Asia
Asia: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 3.76 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Asia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Asia recorded 3.76 million ha for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 4.1% on the previous year and up 18.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Asia peaked at 4.12 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 642,960 ha, in 1966.
That places Asia 2nd out of 30 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.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 679,346 ha | — |
| 1962 | 681,256 ha | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 664,079 ha | -2.5% |
| 1964 | 646,045 ha | -2.7% |
| 1965 | 659,792 ha | +2.1% |
| 1966 | 642,960 ha | -2.6% |
| 1967 | 682,028 ha | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 667,714 ha | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 694,274 ha | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 648,179 ha | -6.6% |
| 1971 | 673,724 ha | +3.9% |
| 1972 | 685,788 ha | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 707,278 ha | +3.1% |
| 1974 | 711,177 ha | +0.6% |
| 1975 | 725,537 ha | +2.0% |
| 1976 | 694,251 ha | -4.3% |
| 1977 | 755,444 ha | +8.8% |
| 1978 | 796,106 ha | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 830,223 ha | +4.3% |
| 1980 | 850,630 ha | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 868,636 ha | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 880,806 ha | +1.4% |
| 1983 | 913,311 ha | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 921,912 ha | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 967,972 ha | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 942,253 ha | -2.7% |
| 1987 | 958,706 ha | +1.7% |
| 1988 | 985,913 ha | +2.8% |
| 1989 | 990,037 ha | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 1.04 million ha | +5.5% |
| 1991 | 1.09 million ha | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 1.17 million ha | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 1.27 million ha | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 1.35 million ha | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 1.45 million ha | +8.1% |
| 1996 | 1.50 million ha | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 1.53 million ha | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 1.68 million ha | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 1.84 million ha | +9.6% |
| 2000 | 1.86 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 1.96 million ha | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 1.90 million ha | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 2.06 million ha | +8.6% |
| 2004 | 2.20 million ha | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 2.41 million ha | +9.6% |
| 2006 | 2.56 million ha | +6.3% |
| 2007 | 2.69 million ha | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 2.64 million ha | -1.9% |
| 2009 | 2.54 million ha | -4.0% |
| 2010 | 2.91 million ha | +14.6% |
| 2011 | 3.01 million ha | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 2.97 million ha | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 3.13 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 3.17 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 3.19 million ha | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 3.39 million ha | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 3.39 million ha | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 3.38 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 3.34 million ha | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 3.61 million ha | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 3.84 million ha | +6.3% |
| 2022 | 4.12 million ha | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 3.92 million ha | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 3.76 million ha | -4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 668,610 ha | 642,960 ha | 694,274 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 722,771 ha | 648,179 ha | 830,223 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 928,018 ha | 850,630 ha | 990,037 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.39 million ha | 1.04 million ha | 1.84 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.28 million ha | 1.86 million ha | 2.69 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.19 million ha | 2.91 million ha | 3.39 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.85 million ha | 3.61 million ha | 4.12 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Asia
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- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Production, annual -6.35 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Asia?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Asia was 3.76 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 Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.12 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 642,960 ha in 1966.
- How does Asia rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Asia ranks 2nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Asia 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.