Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in China
China: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 1.10 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in China, 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 China stood at 1.10 million ha.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in China peaked at 1.10 million ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 140,472 ha, in 1970.
That places China 2nd out of 179 countries 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 China, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 300,362 ha | — |
| 1962 | 290,424 ha | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 250,696 ha | -13.7% |
| 1964 | 226,925 ha | -9.5% |
| 1965 | 225,577 ha | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 215,719 ha | -4.4% |
| 1967 | 215,595 ha | -0.1% |
| 1968 | 210,674 ha | -2.3% |
| 1969 | 211,005 ha | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 140,472 ha | -33.4% |
| 1971 | 155,523 ha | +10.7% |
| 1972 | 151,067 ha | -2.9% |
| 1973 | 165,787 ha | +9.7% |
| 1974 | 160,841 ha | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 165,992 ha | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 166,094 ha | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 175,983 ha | +6.0% |
| 1978 | 196,044 ha | +11.4% |
| 1979 | 190,810 ha | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 186,173 ha | -2.4% |
| 1981 | 200,835 ha | +7.9% |
| 1982 | 221,102 ha | +10.1% |
| 1983 | 218,960 ha | -1.0% |
| 1984 | 220,911 ha | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 230,980 ha | +4.6% |
| 1986 | 233,883 ha | +1.3% |
| 1987 | 237,019 ha | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 240,562 ha | +1.5% |
| 1989 | 242,900 ha | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 248,124 ha | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 251,068 ha | +1.2% |
| 1992 | 255,996 ha | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 325,827 ha | +27.3% |
| 1994 | 355,695 ha | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 375,756 ha | +5.6% |
| 1996 | 435,859 ha | +16.0% |
| 1997 | 500,868 ha | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 526,820 ha | +5.2% |
| 1999 | 570,750 ha | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 665,722 ha | +16.6% |
| 2001 | 720,620 ha | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 770,713 ha | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 800,617 ha | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 850,834 ha | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 900,945 ha | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 951,013 ha | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 1.00 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 931,688 ha | -6.9% |
| 2009 | 949,098 ha | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 980,211 ha | +3.3% |
| 2011 | 1.02 million ha | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 1.02 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 1.03 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2014 | 1.03 million ha | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 1.07 million ha | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1.08 million ha | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 1.09 million ha | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 1.10 million ha | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 1.10 million ha | +0.2% |
| 2020 | 1.10 million ha | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.10 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1.10 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 1.10 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 1.10 million ha | -0.1% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in China 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | -33.4% | 211,005 ha | 140,472 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 238,553 ha | 210,674 ha | 300,362 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 166,861 ha | 140,472 ha | 196,044 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 223,332 ha | 186,173 ha | 242,900 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 384,676 ha | 248,124 ha | 570,750 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 854,242 ha | 665,722 ha | 1.00 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 million ha | 980,211 ha | 1.10 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.10 million ha | 1.10 million ha | 1.10 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 1.03 million ha (2024)
- Swine / pigs — Stocks 432.65 million An (2024)
- Tomatoes — Area harvested 1.09 million ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Yield 56,364 kg/ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Production 61.70 million t (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Area harvested 4.87 million ha (2024)
- Bananas — Production 12.10 million t (2024)
- Bananas — Yield 37,177 kg/ha (2024)
- Bananas — Area harvested 325,500 ha (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Yield 4,032 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in China?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in China was 1.10 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 million ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 140,472 ha in 1970.
- How does China rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- China ranks 2nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.