Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in India
India: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 1.54 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in India, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
India recorded 1.54 million ha for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in India peaked at 1.94 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 120,000 ha, in 1961.
That places India 1st 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 India, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 120,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 120,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 120,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 120,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 125,000 ha | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 125,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 150,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1968 | 150,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 160,000 ha | +6.7% |
| 1970 | 165,000 ha | +3.1% |
| 1971 | 177,000 ha | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 177,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 182,000 ha | +2.8% |
| 1974 | 183,400 ha | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 194,000 ha | +5.8% |
| 1976 | 164,100 ha | -15.4% |
| 1977 | 187,900 ha | +14.5% |
| 1978 | 213,800 ha | +13.8% |
| 1979 | 244,300 ha | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 251,400 ha | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 250,700 ha | -0.3% |
| 1982 | 234,900 ha | -6.3% |
| 1983 | 270,400 ha | +15.1% |
| 1984 | 278,200 ha | +2.9% |
| 1985 | 280,600 ha | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 262,200 ha | -6.6% |
| 1987 | 274,000 ha | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 315,200 ha | +15.0% |
| 1989 | 301,200 ha | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 301,900 ha | +0.2% |
| 1991 | 323,300 ha | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 323,500 ha | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 367,500 ha | +13.6% |
| 1994 | 378,600 ha | +3.0% |
| 1995 | 384,600 ha | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 404,000 ha | +5.0% |
| 1997 | 355,000 ha | -12.1% |
| 1998 | 468,100 ha | +31.9% |
| 1999 | 493,300 ha | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 450,000 ha | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 495,800 ha | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 424,700 ha | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 553,800 ha | +30.4% |
| 2004 | 613,800 ha | +10.8% |
| 2005 | 703,600 ha | +14.6% |
| 2006 | 768,000 ha | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 821,000 ha | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 834,000 ha | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 756,200 ha | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 1.06 million ha | +40.7% |
| 2011 | 1.09 million ha | +2.2% |
| 2012 | 1.05 million ha | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 1.22 million ha | +15.7% |
| 2014 | 1.20 million ha | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 1.17 million ha | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 1.32 million ha | +12.5% |
| 2017 | 1.31 million ha | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 1.28 million ha | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 1.22 million ha | -5.1% |
| 2020 | 1.43 million ha | +17.3% |
| 2021 | 1.62 million ha | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 1.94 million ha | +19.5% |
| 2023 | 1.74 million ha | -10.4% |
| 2024 | 1.54 million ha | -11.5% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 1.54 million ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,172 ha, 151.5× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- India's 1.54 million ha is above the median for South Asia, which is 4,027 ha, 382.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 132,222 ha | 120,000 ha | 160,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 188,850 ha | 164,100 ha | 244,300 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 271,880 ha | 234,900 ha | 315,200 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 379,980 ha | 301,900 ha | 493,300 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 642,090 ha | 424,700 ha | 834,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.19 million ha | 1.05 million ha | 1.32 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.66 million ha | 1.43 million ha | 1.94 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More agriculture & rural data for India
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.124 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1139 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.121 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4067 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in India?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in India was 1.54 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 1.94 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 120,000 ha in 1961.
- How does India rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- India ranks 1st out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.