Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Northern Africa
Northern Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 279,075 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Northern Africa, 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 Northern Africa stood at 279,075 ha.
That represents a change of up 4.3% on the previous year and up 16.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Northern Africa peaked at 284,316 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 39,284 ha, in 1962.
That places Northern Africa 14th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it 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 Northern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 41,451 ha | — |
| 1962 | 39,284 ha | -5.2% |
| 1963 | 41,839 ha | +6.5% |
| 1964 | 44,612 ha | +6.6% |
| 1965 | 41,936 ha | -6.0% |
| 1966 | 45,829 ha | +9.3% |
| 1967 | 45,317 ha | -1.1% |
| 1968 | 42,860 ha | -5.4% |
| 1969 | 53,191 ha | +24.1% |
| 1970 | 45,718 ha | -14.0% |
| 1971 | 50,059 ha | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 49,698 ha | -0.7% |
| 1973 | 51,885 ha | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 62,508 ha | +20.5% |
| 1975 | 59,367 ha | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 68,040 ha | +14.6% |
| 1977 | 70,846 ha | +4.1% |
| 1978 | 65,352 ha | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 61,389 ha | -6.1% |
| 1980 | 58,079 ha | -5.4% |
| 1981 | 55,246 ha | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 57,956 ha | +4.9% |
| 1983 | 66,022 ha | +13.9% |
| 1984 | 68,825 ha | +4.2% |
| 1985 | 67,630 ha | -1.7% |
| 1986 | 73,540 ha | +8.7% |
| 1987 | 74,920 ha | +1.9% |
| 1988 | 76,910 ha | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 64,720 ha | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 67,059 ha | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 76,451 ha | +14.0% |
| 1992 | 77,473 ha | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 77,882 ha | +0.5% |
| 1994 | 75,003 ha | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 85,451 ha | +13.9% |
| 1996 | 91,624 ha | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 96,447 ha | +5.3% |
| 1998 | 111,399 ha | +15.5% |
| 1999 | 115,655 ha | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 115,286 ha | -0.3% |
| 2001 | 117,210 ha | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 132,094 ha | +12.7% |
| 2003 | 152,829 ha | +15.7% |
| 2004 | 164,542 ha | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 177,366 ha | +7.8% |
| 2006 | 181,547 ha | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 178,271 ha | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 183,619 ha | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 201,303 ha | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 209,020 ha | +3.8% |
| 2011 | 214,669 ha | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 210,437 ha | -2.0% |
| 2013 | 210,860 ha | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 238,841 ha | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 265,124 ha | +11.0% |
| 2016 | 247,775 ha | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 261,827 ha | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 273,307 ha | +4.4% |
| 2019 | 272,385 ha | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 276,791 ha | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 284,316 ha | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 281,015 ha | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 267,550 ha | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 279,075 ha | +4.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44,035 ha | 39,284 ha | 53,191 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 58,486 ha | 45,718 ha | 70,846 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,385 ha | 55,246 ha | 76,910 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 87,444 ha | 67,059 ha | 115,655 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 160,407 ha | 115,286 ha | 201,303 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 240,424 ha | 209,020 ha | 273,307 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 277,749 ha | 267,550 ha | 284,316 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Northern Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Northern Africa was 279,075 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 Northern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 284,316 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Northern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,284 ha in 1962.
- How does Northern Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Northern Africa ranks 14th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Northern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Northern 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.