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

Latest (2024)
219,858 ha
Change on year
down 1.9%
Rank
13th
of 28 groups
All-time high
238,542 ha
in 2022
All-time low
14,649 ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961–2024

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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 13th of 28 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

Annual values for Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
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%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 Sudan 89,825 ha compare
  2. 11 Uganda 82,799 ha compare
  3. 12 Myanmar 71,013 ha compare
  4. 13 Niger 70,128 ha compare
  5. 14 Sudan (former) 58,590 ha compare
  6. 15 Mexico 52,240 ha compare
  7. 16 Russian Federation 50,127 ha compare

See the full ranking of 182 places →

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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 13th out of 28 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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Indicator
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
182 places, 9,831 data points, 1961–2024
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