Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Spain
Spain: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 25,730 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Spain, 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 Spain stood at 25,730 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 3.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Spain peaked at 38,900 ha in 1977 and was at its lowest, 21,108 ha, in 2006.
Spain ranks 42nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 64 years of available data.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Spain, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 35,715 ha | — |
| 1962 | 35,920 ha | +0.6% |
| 1963 | 35,950 ha | +0.1% |
| 1964 | 32,712 ha | -9.0% |
| 1965 | 32,603 ha | -0.3% |
| 1966 | 32,465 ha | -0.4% |
| 1967 | 37,346 ha | +15.0% |
| 1968 | 37,600 ha | +0.7% |
| 1969 | 35,800 ha | -4.8% |
| 1970 | 35,500 ha | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 35,200 ha | -0.8% |
| 1972 | 37,900 ha | +7.7% |
| 1973 | 37,100 ha | -2.1% |
| 1974 | 34,900 ha | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 32,600 ha | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 34,300 ha | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 38,900 ha | +13.4% |
| 1978 | 34,900 ha | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 31,400 ha | -10.0% |
| 1980 | 31,800 ha | +1.3% |
| 1981 | 34,000 ha | +6.9% |
| 1982 | 34,300 ha | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 32,400 ha | -5.5% |
| 1984 | 35,500 ha | +9.6% |
| 1985 | 37,326 ha | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 34,300 ha | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 31,000 ha | -9.6% |
| 1988 | 30,600 ha | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 29,150 ha | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 30,600 ha | +5.0% |
| 1991 | 28,300 ha | -7.5% |
| 1992 | 28,000 ha | -1.1% |
| 1993 | 25,700 ha | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 27,700 ha | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 26,900 ha | -2.9% |
| 1996 | 25,600 ha | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 23,535 ha | -8.1% |
| 1998 | 22,950 ha | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 22,713 ha | -1.0% |
| 2000 | 21,894 ha | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 21,128 ha | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 21,498 ha | +1.8% |
| 2003 | 21,324 ha | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 22,162 ha | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 21,503 ha | -3.0% |
| 2006 | 21,108 ha | -1.8% |
| 2007 | 22,324 ha | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 28,868 ha | +29.3% |
| 2009 | 23,851 ha | -17.4% |
| 2010 | 22,478 ha | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 24,526 ha | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 22,867 ha | -6.8% |
| 2013 | 22,100 ha | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 24,955 ha | +12.9% |
| 2015 | 23,480 ha | -5.9% |
| 2016 | 24,969 ha | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 24,762 ha | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 24,390 ha | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 26,520 ha | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 25,330 ha | -4.5% |
| 2021 | 26,780 ha | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 23,700 ha | -11.5% |
| 2023 | 23,260 ha | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 25,730 ha | +10.6% |
Spain compared with similar countries
- Spain's 25,730 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 1,436 ha, 17.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Spain's 25,730 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3,252 ha, 7.9× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 35,123 ha | 32,465 ha | 37,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 35,270 ha | 31,400 ha | 38,900 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,038 ha | 29,150 ha | 37,326 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,200 ha | 22,713 ha | 30,600 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,566 ha | 21,108 ha | 28,868 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,105 ha | 22,100 ha | 26,520 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 24,960 ha | 23,260 ha | 26,780 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Spain
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Spain?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Spain was 25,730 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 Spain?
- The highest recorded value was 38,900 ha in 1977.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Spain?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,108 ha in 2006.
- How does Spain rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Spain ranks 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Spain?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Spain 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.