Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Pakistan
Pakistan: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 142,665 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Pakistan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Pakistan is 142,665 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Pakistan peaked at 153,786 ha in 2021 and was at its lowest, 12,100 ha, in 1962.
Pakistan ranks 9th of 179 countries on this measure, 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,400 ha | — |
| 1962 | 12,100 ha | -21.4% |
| 1963 | 14,600 ha | +20.7% |
| 1964 | 16,600 ha | +13.7% |
| 1965 | 19,400 ha | +16.9% |
| 1966 | 21,400 ha | +10.3% |
| 1967 | 21,000 ha | -1.9% |
| 1968 | 22,300 ha | +6.2% |
| 1969 | 22,258 ha | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 23,500 ha | +5.6% |
| 1971 | 23,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 24,096 ha | +2.5% |
| 1973 | 17,525 ha | -27.3% |
| 1974 | 23,471 ha | +33.9% |
| 1975 | 29,559 ha | +25.9% |
| 1976 | 30,814 ha | +4.2% |
| 1977 | 30,178 ha | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 31,778 ha | +5.3% |
| 1979 | 38,658 ha | +21.7% |
| 1980 | 41,858 ha | +8.3% |
| 1981 | 43,223 ha | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 43,395 ha | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 45,295 ha | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 47,340 ha | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 48,156 ha | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 49,434 ha | +2.7% |
| 1987 | 51,128 ha | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 55,406 ha | +8.4% |
| 1989 | 57,751 ha | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 58,600 ha | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 58,600 ha | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 64,000 ha | +9.2% |
| 1993 | 67,587 ha | +5.6% |
| 1994 | 70,334 ha | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 74,834 ha | +6.4% |
| 1996 | 77,859 ha | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 80,777 ha | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 81,420 ha | +0.8% |
| 1999 | 85,506 ha | +5.0% |
| 2000 | 109,760 ha | +28.4% |
| 2001 | 105,645 ha | -3.7% |
| 2002 | 103,759 ha | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 108,020 ha | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 108,931 ha | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 127,800 ha | +17.3% |
| 2006 | 148,700 ha | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 131,400 ha | -11.6% |
| 2008 | 153,100 ha | +16.5% |
| 2009 | 129,600 ha | -15.3% |
| 2010 | 124,700 ha | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 147,600 ha | +18.4% |
| 2012 | 129,700 ha | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 125,912 ha | -2.9% |
| 2014 | 133,922 ha | +6.4% |
| 2015 | 130,532 ha | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 135,884 ha | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 137,880 ha | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 150,199 ha | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 148,272 ha | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 148,200 ha | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 153,786 ha | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 140,838 ha | -8.4% |
| 2023 | 135,499 ha | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 142,665 ha | +5.3% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 142,665 ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10,172 ha, 14.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 142,665 ha is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,733 ha, 30.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 18,340 ha | 12,100 ha | 22,300 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,308 ha | 17,525 ha | 38,658 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,299 ha | 41,858 ha | 57,751 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,952 ha | 58,600 ha | 85,506 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 122,672 ha | 103,759 ha | 153,100 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 136,460 ha | 124,700 ha | 150,199 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 144,198 ha | 135,499 ha | 153,786 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More agriculture & rural data for Pakistan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.7458 % 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 0.1185 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6407 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.1381 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 367.4 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.984 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Pakistan?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Pakistan was 142,665 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 153,786 ha in 2021.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,100 ha in 1962.
- How does Pakistan rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Pakistan ranks 9th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.