Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Niger
Niger: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 70,128 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Niger, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Niger stood at 70,128 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 16.7% on the previous year and up 209.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Niger peaked at 70,128 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,005 ha, in 1961.
That places Niger 16th 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 Niger, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,005 ha | — |
| 1962 | 1,154 ha | +14.8% |
| 1963 | 1,204 ha | +4.3% |
| 1964 | 1,150 ha | -4.5% |
| 1965 | 1,972 ha | +71.5% |
| 1966 | 1,689 ha | -14.4% |
| 1967 | 2,100 ha | +24.3% |
| 1968 | 1,843 ha | -12.2% |
| 1969 | 1,661 ha | -9.9% |
| 1970 | 1,900 ha | +14.4% |
| 1971 | 2,100 ha | +10.5% |
| 1972 | 1,500 ha | -28.6% |
| 1973 | 1,711 ha | +14.1% |
| 1974 | 2,611 ha | +52.6% |
| 1975 | 2,555 ha | -2.1% |
| 1976 | 2,800 ha | +9.6% |
| 1977 | 2,000 ha | -28.6% |
| 1978 | 2,900 ha | +45.0% |
| 1979 | 3,377 ha | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 3,200 ha | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 3,300 ha | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 4,600 ha | +39.4% |
| 1983 | 4,500 ha | -2.2% |
| 1984 | 2,500 ha | -44.4% |
| 1985 | 1,800 ha | -28.0% |
| 1986 | 2,500 ha | +38.9% |
| 1987 | 2,600 ha | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 2,700 ha | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 5,407 ha | +100.3% |
| 1990 | 5,557 ha | +2.8% |
| 1991 | 5,310 ha | -4.4% |
| 1992 | 4,960 ha | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 4,060 ha | -18.1% |
| 1994 | 5,690 ha | +40.1% |
| 1995 | 4,830 ha | -15.1% |
| 1996 | 5,030 ha | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 5,710 ha | +13.5% |
| 1998 | 7,950 ha | +39.2% |
| 1999 | 10,600 ha | +33.3% |
| 2000 | 7,230 ha | -31.8% |
| 2001 | 7,670 ha | +6.1% |
| 2002 | 11,370 ha | +48.2% |
| 2003 | 9,800 ha | -13.8% |
| 2004 | 11,009 ha | +12.3% |
| 2005 | 12,245 ha | +11.2% |
| 2006 | 13,600 ha | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 15,467 ha | +13.7% |
| 2008 | 19,162 ha | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 18,669 ha | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 17,962 ha | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 18,889 ha | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 17,347 ha | -8.2% |
| 2013 | 19,975 ha | +15.1% |
| 2014 | 22,634 ha | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 26,822 ha | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 33,288 ha | +24.1% |
| 2017 | 34,642 ha | +4.1% |
| 2018 | 34,798 ha | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 37,644 ha | +8.2% |
| 2020 | 37,433 ha | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 41,537 ha | +11.0% |
| 2022 | 44,465 ha | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 60,076 ha | +35.1% |
| 2024 | 70,128 ha | +16.7% |
Niger compared with similar countries
- Niger's 70,128 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 15,764 ha, 4.4× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Niger's 70,128 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,011 ha, 8.8× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,531 ha | 1,005 ha | 2,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2,345 ha | 1,500 ha | 3,377 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,311 ha | 1,800 ha | 5,407 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,970 ha | 4,060 ha | 10,600 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 12,622 ha | 7,230 ha | 19,162 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 26,400 ha | 17,347 ha | 37,644 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,728 ha | 37,433 ha | 70,128 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Niger
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0008 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.6381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0022 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.67 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4759 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Niger?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Niger was 70,128 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 70,128 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,005 ha in 1961.
- How does Niger rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Niger ranks 16th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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.