Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 219,858 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Eastern Africa recorded 219,858 ha for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 238,542 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 14,649 ha, in 1962.
Eastern Africa ranks 15th of 30 groups 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 Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,125 ha | — |
| 1962 | 14,649 ha | -3.1% |
| 1963 | 15,283 ha | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 15,741 ha | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 16,870 ha | +7.2% |
| 1966 | 19,958 ha | +18.3% |
| 1967 | 21,533 ha | +7.9% |
| 1968 | 22,137 ha | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 23,726 ha | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 32,889 ha | +38.6% |
| 1971 | 33,829 ha | +2.9% |
| 1972 | 33,971 ha | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 35,146 ha | +3.5% |
| 1974 | 34,303 ha | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 31,156 ha | -9.2% |
| 1976 | 34,730 ha | +11.5% |
| 1977 | 35,538 ha | +2.3% |
| 1978 | 32,906 ha | -7.4% |
| 1979 | 31,994 ha | -2.8% |
| 1980 | 31,349 ha | -2.0% |
| 1981 | 31,472 ha | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 33,447 ha | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 33,510 ha | +0.2% |
| 1984 | 33,950 ha | +1.3% |
| 1985 | 34,779 ha | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 36,376 ha | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 38,896 ha | +6.9% |
| 1988 | 40,264 ha | +3.5% |
| 1989 | 40,402 ha | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 36,255 ha | -10.3% |
| 1991 | 40,590 ha | +12.0% |
| 1992 | 43,631 ha | +7.5% |
| 1993 | 52,298 ha | +19.9% |
| 1994 | 54,224 ha | +3.7% |
| 1995 | 56,186 ha | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 59,830 ha | +6.5% |
| 1997 | 61,296 ha | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 62,691 ha | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 69,778 ha | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 71,210 ha | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 76,103 ha | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 87,185 ha | +14.6% |
| 2003 | 96,385 ha | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 103,624 ha | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 107,164 ha | +3.4% |
| 2006 | 122,231 ha | +14.1% |
| 2007 | 127,244 ha | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 133,962 ha | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 146,296 ha | +9.2% |
| 2010 | 168,710 ha | +15.3% |
| 2011 | 177,771 ha | +5.4% |
| 2012 | 162,142 ha | -8.8% |
| 2013 | 167,060 ha | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 174,838 ha | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 184,768 ha | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 182,217 ha | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 199,153 ha | +9.3% |
| 2018 | 215,213 ha | +8.1% |
| 2019 | 227,693 ha | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 224,299 ha | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 211,043 ha | -5.9% |
| 2022 | 238,542 ha | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 224,215 ha | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 219,858 ha | -1.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Eastern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | +38.6% | 23,726 ha | 32,889 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,336 ha | 14,649 ha | 23,726 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 33,646 ha | 31,156 ha | 35,538 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 35,444 ha | 31,349 ha | 40,402 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 53,678 ha | 36,255 ha | 69,778 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,140 ha | 71,210 ha | 146,296 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 185,956 ha | 162,142 ha | 227,693 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 223,591 ha | 211,043 ha | 238,542 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 219,858 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 Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 238,542 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,649 ha in 1962.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Eastern Africa ranks 15th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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.