Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Central America
Central America: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 62,370 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Central America, 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 Central America stood at 62,370 ha.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Central America peaked at 66,343 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 18,575 ha, in 1961.
Central America ranks 22nd of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Central America, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,575 ha | — |
| 1962 | 18,929 ha | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 19,131 ha | +1.1% |
| 1964 | 19,949 ha | +4.3% |
| 1965 | 20,170 ha | +1.1% |
| 1966 | 21,026 ha | +4.2% |
| 1967 | 20,211 ha | -3.9% |
| 1968 | 22,115 ha | +9.4% |
| 1969 | 20,372 ha | -7.9% |
| 1970 | 21,599 ha | +6.0% |
| 1971 | 26,397 ha | +22.2% |
| 1972 | 29,555 ha | +12.0% |
| 1973 | 30,981 ha | +4.8% |
| 1974 | 30,580 ha | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 24,992 ha | -18.3% |
| 1976 | 25,731 ha | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 25,931 ha | +0.8% |
| 1978 | 28,781 ha | +11.0% |
| 1979 | 31,420 ha | +9.2% |
| 1980 | 30,355 ha | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 28,685 ha | -5.5% |
| 1982 | 33,663 ha | +17.4% |
| 1983 | 33,630 ha | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 35,336 ha | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 39,082 ha | +10.6% |
| 1986 | 39,257 ha | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 39,261 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 52,876 ha | +34.7% |
| 1989 | 50,242 ha | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 50,911 ha | +1.3% |
| 1991 | 47,633 ha | -6.4% |
| 1992 | 47,446 ha | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 43,302 ha | -8.7% |
| 1994 | 40,598 ha | -6.2% |
| 1995 | 41,403 ha | +2.0% |
| 1996 | 42,290 ha | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 46,086 ha | +9.0% |
| 1998 | 47,697 ha | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 61,683 ha | +29.3% |
| 2000 | 50,396 ha | -18.3% |
| 2001 | 53,187 ha | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 55,137 ha | +3.7% |
| 2003 | 50,315 ha | -8.7% |
| 2004 | 53,511 ha | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 57,352 ha | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 55,850 ha | -2.6% |
| 2007 | 57,221 ha | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 51,875 ha | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 50,773 ha | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 53,936 ha | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 57,038 ha | +5.8% |
| 2012 | 53,454 ha | -6.3% |
| 2013 | 51,472 ha | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 56,030 ha | +8.9% |
| 2015 | 59,019 ha | +5.3% |
| 2016 | 60,312 ha | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 60,531 ha | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 59,253 ha | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 57,400 ha | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 58,734 ha | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 57,294 ha | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 59,981 ha | +4.7% |
| 2023 | 66,343 ha | +10.6% |
| 2024 | 62,370 ha | -6.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,053 ha | 18,575 ha | 22,115 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,597 ha | 21,599 ha | 31,420 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 38,239 ha | 28,685 ha | 52,876 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 46,905 ha | 40,598 ha | 61,683 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 53,562 ha | 50,315 ha | 57,352 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 56,844 ha | 51,472 ha | 60,531 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 60,944 ha | 57,294 ha | 66,343 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central America
- 19 Sudan (former) 58,590 ha compare
- 20 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 55,362 ha compare
- 21 Mexico 52,240 ha compare
- 22 Russian Federation 50,127 ha compare
- 22 Russia 50,127 ha compare
- 24 Algeria 49,763 ha compare
- 25 Brazil 49,431 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Central America?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Central America was 62,370 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 Central America?
- The highest recorded value was 66,343 ha in 2023.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Central America?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,575 ha in 1961.
- How does Central America rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Central America ranks 22nd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Central America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Central America 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.