Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in South Africa
South Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 28,523 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in South 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 South Africa stood at 28,523 ha.
The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in South Africa peaked at 30,670 ha in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4,370 ha, in 1961.
That places South Africa 39th out of 179 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,370 ha | — |
| 1962 | 5,826 ha | +33.3% |
| 1963 | 5,826 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 5,000 ha | -14.2% |
| 1965 | 7,000 ha | +40.0% |
| 1966 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 6,000 ha | -14.3% |
| 1970 | 8,000 ha | +33.3% |
| 1971 | 7,000 ha | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 7,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 8,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1974 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 9,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 9,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 9,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 8,000 ha | -11.1% |
| 1980 | 7,000 ha | -12.5% |
| 1981 | 8,000 ha | +14.3% |
| 1982 | 8,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 9,000 ha | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 9,500 ha | +5.6% |
| 1985 | 10,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 10,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 11,000 ha | +10.0% |
| 1989 | 11,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 12,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1991 | 12,852 ha | +7.1% |
| 1992 | 12,293 ha | -4.3% |
| 1993 | 13,000 ha | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 12,817 ha | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 15,000 ha | +17.0% |
| 1996 | 14,553 ha | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 17,000 ha | +16.8% |
| 1998 | 19,000 ha | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 20,000 ha | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 19,000 ha | -5.0% |
| 2001 | 17,693 ha | -6.9% |
| 2002 | 18,000 ha | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 17,456 ha | -3.0% |
| 2004 | 18,587 ha | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 16,088 ha | -13.4% |
| 2006 | 18,000 ha | +11.9% |
| 2007 | 19,000 ha | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 22,000 ha | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 20,500 ha | -6.8% |
| 2010 | 22,681 ha | +10.6% |
| 2011 | 25,096 ha | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 26,718 ha | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 24,399 ha | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 26,781 ha | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 29,041 ha | +8.4% |
| 2016 | 28,532 ha | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 29,723 ha | +4.2% |
| 2018 | 29,961 ha | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 30,670 ha | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 29,508 ha | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 29,448 ha | -0.2% |
| 2022 | 27,806 ha | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 26,550 ha | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 28,523 ha | +7.4% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 28,523 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5,344 ha, 5.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 28,523 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8,011 ha, 3.6× the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,114 ha | 4,370 ha | 7,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,100 ha | 7,000 ha | 9,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 9,350 ha | 7,000 ha | 11,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,852 ha | 12,000 ha | 20,000 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 18,632 ha | 16,088 ha | 22,000 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 27,360 ha | 22,681 ha | 30,670 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,367 ha | 26,550 ha | 29,508 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 37 Mozambique 30,144 ha compare
- 37 Mozambique 30,144 ha compare
- 40 Colombia 27,422 ha compare
- 41 Morocco 27,106 ha compare
- 42 Spain 25,730 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for South Africa
- 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 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1917 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 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.49 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0283 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 186.56 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.812 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in South Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in South Africa was 28,523 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30,670 ha in 2019.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,370 ha in 1961.
- How does South Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- South Africa ranks 39th out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South 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.