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

Latest (2024)
279,075 ha
Change on year
up 4.3%
Rank
12th
of 28 groups
All-time high
284,316 ha
in 2021
All-time low
39,284 ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Northern Africa, 1961–2024

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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 12th out of 28 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

Annual values for Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Northern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 9 Democratic Republic of the Congo 10,741 ha compare
  2. 9 Egypt 97,257 ha compare
  3. 10 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 10,052 ha compare
  4. 10 Sudan 89,825 ha compare
  5. 11 Uganda 82,799 ha compare
  6. 11 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 9,443 ha compare
  7. 12 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 9,180 ha compare
  8. 12 Myanmar 71,013 ha compare
  9. 13 Niger 70,128 ha compare
  10. 13 Republic of Moldova 7,623 ha compare
  11. 14 Sudan (former) 58,590 ha compare
  12. 14 Syrian Arab Republic 7,248 ha compare
  13. 15 Mexico 52,240 ha compare

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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 12th out of 28 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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Indicator
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
182 places, 9,831 data points, 1961–2024
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