Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Namibia
Namibia: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 1,482 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Namibia, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Namibia stood at 1,482 ha.
The figure is up 2.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Namibia peaked at 1,519 ha in 2015 and was at its lowest, 150 ha, in 2000.
Namibia ranks 127th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150 ha | — |
| 2001 | 200 ha | +33.3% |
| 2002 | 250 ha | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 300 ha | +20.0% |
| 2004 | 350 ha | +16.7% |
| 2005 | 400 ha | +14.3% |
| 2006 | 450 ha | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 550 ha | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 720 ha | +30.9% |
| 2009 | 950 ha | +31.9% |
| 2010 | 1,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 2011 | 1,046 ha | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 1,200 ha | +14.7% |
| 2013 | 1,307 ha | +8.9% |
| 2014 | 1,446 ha | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 1,519 ha | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 1,424 ha | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 1,466 ha | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1,509 ha | +2.9% |
| 2019 | 1,466 ha | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1,482 ha | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 1,486 ha | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 1,478 ha | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,482 ha | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 1,482 ha | +0.0% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 1,482 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,172 ha, 15% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 1,482 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,011 ha, 18% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 432 ha | 150 ha | 950 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,338 ha | 1,000 ha | 1,519 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,482 ha | 1,478 ha | 1,486 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0369 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.5257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0015 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0026 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.81 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Namibia?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Namibia was 1,482 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,519 ha in 2015.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 150 ha in 2000.
- How does Namibia rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Namibia ranks 127th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.