Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Oman
Oman: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 594 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Oman, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Oman recorded 594 ha for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 17.9% on the previous year and up 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Oman peaked at 4,300 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 100 ha, in 1979.
That places Oman 146th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,200 ha | +3.2% |
| 1963 | 3,300 ha | +3.1% |
| 1964 | 3,350 ha | +1.5% |
| 1965 | 3,400 ha | +1.5% |
| 1966 | 3,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 3,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 3,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 3,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 3,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3,722 ha | +9.5% |
| 1972 | 3,680 ha | -1.1% |
| 1973 | 4,000 ha | +8.7% |
| 1974 | 4,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4,100 ha | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 4,100 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 4,200 ha | +2.4% |
| 1978 | 4,300 ha | +2.4% |
| 1979 | 100 ha | -97.7% |
| 1980 | 187 ha | +87.0% |
| 1981 | 241 ha | +28.9% |
| 1982 | 520 ha | +115.8% |
| 1983 | 580 ha | +11.5% |
| 1984 | 537 ha | -7.4% |
| 1985 | 600 ha | +11.7% |
| 1986 | 750 ha | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 900 ha | +20.0% |
| 1988 | 560 ha | -37.8% |
| 1989 | 550 ha | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 570 ha | +3.6% |
| 1991 | 600 ha | +5.3% |
| 1992 | 609 ha | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 650 ha | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 660 ha | +1.5% |
| 1995 | 670 ha | +1.5% |
| 1996 | 680 ha | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 850 ha | +25.0% |
| 1998 | 1,060 ha | +24.7% |
| 1999 | 1,200 ha | +13.2% |
| 2000 | 694 ha | -42.2% |
| 2001 | 849 ha | +22.3% |
| 2002 | 770 ha | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 870 ha | +13.0% |
| 2004 | 881 ha | +1.3% |
| 2005 | 366 ha | -58.5% |
| 2006 | 184 ha | -49.7% |
| 2007 | 444 ha | +141.3% |
| 2008 | 580 ha | +30.6% |
| 2009 | 247 ha | -57.4% |
| 2010 | 200 ha | -19.0% |
| 2011 | 360 ha | +80.0% |
| 2012 | 320 ha | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 340 ha | +6.2% |
| 2014 | 491 ha | +44.4% |
| 2015 | 385 ha | -21.6% |
| 2016 | 550 ha | +42.9% |
| 2017 | 586 ha | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 551 ha | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 556 ha | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 378 ha | -32.0% |
| 2021 | 474 ha | +25.4% |
| 2022 | 461 ha | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 504 ha | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 594 ha | +17.9% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 594 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 1,436 ha, 41% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Oman's 594 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,733 ha, 13% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +141.3% | 184 ha | 444 ha |
| 1982 | +115.8% | 241 ha | 520 ha |
| 1979 | -97.7% | 4,300 ha | 100 ha |
| 1980 | +87.0% | 100 ha | 187 ha |
| 2011 | +80.0% | 200 ha | 360 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3,328 ha | 3,100 ha | 3,400 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,560 ha | 100 ha | 4,300 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 542.5 ha | 187 ha | 900 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 754.9 ha | 570 ha | 1,200 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 588.5 ha | 184 ha | 881 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 433.9 ha | 200 ha | 586 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 482.2 ha | 378 ha | 594 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0214 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0935 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.267 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Oman?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Oman was 594 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 4,300 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 100 ha in 1979.
- How does Oman rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Oman ranks 146th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Oman 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.