Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 55,203 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Middle Africa recorded 55,203 ha for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 5.5% on the previous year and up 50.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 55,203 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,763 ha, in 1962.
Middle Africa ranks 25th of 30 groups on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,872 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,763 ha | -5.8% |
| 1963 | 2,080 ha | +18.0% |
| 1964 | 2,221 ha | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 2,540 ha | +14.4% |
| 1966 | 2,880 ha | +13.4% |
| 1967 | 2,534 ha | -12.0% |
| 1968 | 3,822 ha | +50.8% |
| 1969 | 3,711 ha | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 4,285 ha | +15.5% |
| 1971 | 5,968 ha | +39.3% |
| 1972 | 7,243 ha | +21.4% |
| 1973 | 7,903 ha | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 6,834 ha | -13.5% |
| 1975 | 10,900 ha | +59.5% |
| 1976 | 20,750 ha | +90.4% |
| 1977 | 20,200 ha | -2.7% |
| 1978 | 7,650 ha | -62.1% |
| 1979 | 8,650 ha | +13.1% |
| 1980 | 10,550 ha | +22.0% |
| 1981 | 13,050 ha | +23.7% |
| 1982 | 13,650 ha | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 14,300 ha | +4.8% |
| 1984 | 14,750 ha | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 15,100 ha | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 15,400 ha | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 15,600 ha | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 16,100 ha | +3.2% |
| 1989 | 16,400 ha | +1.9% |
| 1990 | 16,640 ha | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 17,428 ha | +4.7% |
| 1992 | 17,619 ha | +1.1% |
| 1993 | 17,824 ha | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 18,332 ha | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 19,333 ha | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 18,570 ha | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 18,851 ha | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 16,285 ha | -13.6% |
| 1999 | 15,779 ha | -3.1% |
| 2000 | 16,830 ha | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 17,004 ha | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 18,329 ha | +7.8% |
| 2003 | 19,938 ha | +8.8% |
| 2004 | 21,240 ha | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 22,987 ha | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 18,656 ha | -18.8% |
| 2007 | 17,922 ha | -3.9% |
| 2008 | 18,366 ha | +2.5% |
| 2009 | 13,434 ha | -26.9% |
| 2010 | 14,806 ha | +10.2% |
| 2011 | 16,748 ha | +13.1% |
| 2012 | 20,939 ha | +25.0% |
| 2013 | 21,560 ha | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 36,672 ha | +70.1% |
| 2015 | 37,599 ha | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 37,254 ha | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 43,612 ha | +17.1% |
| 2018 | 47,019 ha | +7.8% |
| 2019 | 46,415 ha | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 42,857 ha | -7.7% |
| 2021 | 42,720 ha | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 50,913 ha | +19.2% |
| 2023 | 52,330 ha | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 55,203 ha | +5.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +90.4% | 10,900 ha | 20,750 ha |
| 2014 | +70.1% | 21,560 ha | 36,672 ha |
| 1978 | -62.1% | 20,200 ha | 7,650 ha |
| 1975 | +59.5% | 6,834 ha | 10,900 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,603 ha | 1,763 ha | 3,822 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,038 ha | 4,285 ha | 20,750 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,490 ha | 10,550 ha | 16,400 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,666 ha | 15,779 ha | 19,333 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,471 ha | 13,434 ha | 22,987 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,262 ha | 14,806 ha | 47,019 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,805 ha | 42,720 ha | 55,203 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
- 22 Russian Federation 50,127 ha compare
- 22 Russia 50,127 ha compare
- 24 Algeria 49,763 ha compare
- 25 Brazil 49,431 ha compare
- 26 Uzbekistan 48,678 ha compare
- 26 Uzbekistan 48,678 ha compare
- 28 Ukraine 45,500 ha compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Middle Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Middle Africa was 55,203 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 Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 55,203 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,763 ha in 1962.
- How does Middle Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Middle Africa ranks 25th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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.