Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 1,232 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Costa Rica, 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 Costa Rica stood at 1,232 ha.
That represents a change of down 14.9% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Costa Rica peaked at 1,897 ha in 2006 and was at its lowest, 200 ha, in 1961.
Costa Rica ranks 134th of 179 countries 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.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Costa Rica, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 200 ha | — |
| 1962 | 200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 210 ha | +5.0% |
| 1964 | 240 ha | +14.3% |
| 1965 | 270 ha | +12.5% |
| 1966 | 260 ha | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 300 ha | +15.4% |
| 1968 | 340 ha | +13.3% |
| 1969 | 300 ha | -11.8% |
| 1970 | 270 ha | -10.0% |
| 1971 | 290 ha | +7.4% |
| 1972 | 280 ha | -3.4% |
| 1973 | 333 ha | +18.9% |
| 1974 | 340 ha | +2.1% |
| 1975 | 381 ha | +12.1% |
| 1976 | 398 ha | +4.5% |
| 1977 | 400 ha | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 300 ha | -25.0% |
| 1979 | 370 ha | +23.3% |
| 1980 | 470 ha | +27.0% |
| 1981 | 330 ha | -29.8% |
| 1982 | 400 ha | +21.2% |
| 1983 | 383 ha | -4.2% |
| 1984 | 502 ha | +31.1% |
| 1985 | 489 ha | -2.6% |
| 1986 | 489 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 536 ha | +9.6% |
| 1988 | 510 ha | -4.9% |
| 1989 | 591 ha | +15.9% |
| 1990 | 746 ha | +26.2% |
| 1991 | 627 ha | -16.0% |
| 1992 | 1,113 ha | +77.5% |
| 1993 | 726 ha | -34.8% |
| 1994 | 606 ha | -16.5% |
| 1995 | 732 ha | +20.8% |
| 1996 | 658 ha | -10.1% |
| 1997 | 721 ha | +9.6% |
| 1998 | 572 ha | -20.7% |
| 1999 | 895 ha | +56.5% |
| 2000 | 628 ha | -29.8% |
| 2001 | 1,200 ha | +91.1% |
| 2002 | 1,020 ha | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 992 ha | -2.7% |
| 2004 | 1,348 ha | +35.9% |
| 2005 | 1,243 ha | -7.8% |
| 2006 | 1,897 ha | +52.6% |
| 2007 | 1,424 ha | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 1,382 ha | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 1,118 ha | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 1,187 ha | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 1,357 ha | +14.3% |
| 2012 | 1,058 ha | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 1,287 ha | +21.6% |
| 2014 | 1,419 ha | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 1,393 ha | -1.8% |
| 2016 | 1,278 ha | -8.3% |
| 2017 | 1,268 ha | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,180 ha | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 1,295 ha | +9.7% |
| 2020 | 1,883 ha | +45.4% |
| 2021 | 1,231 ha | -34.6% |
| 2022 | 1,276 ha | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 1,447 ha | +13.4% |
| 2024 | 1,232 ha | -14.9% |
Costa Rica compared with similar countries
- Costa Rica's 1,232 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,436 ha, 86% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Costa Rica's 1,232 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,563 ha, 79% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 257.78 ha | 200 ha | 340 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 336.2 ha | 270 ha | 400 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 470 ha | 330 ha | 591 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 739.6 ha | 572 ha | 1,113 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,225 ha | 628 ha | 1,897 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,272 ha | 1,058 ha | 1,419 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,414 ha | 1,231 ha | 1,883 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Costa Rica?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Costa Rica was 1,232 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 1,897 ha in 2006.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 200 ha in 1961.
- How does Costa Rica rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Costa Rica ranks 134th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.