Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Western Asia
Western Asia: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested was 125,695 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Western Asia, 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 Western Asia stood at 125,695 ha.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 6.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Western Asia peaked at 197,415 ha in 1995 and was at its lowest, 73,529 ha, in 1962.
That places Western Asia 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Area harvested in Western Asia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 76,040 ha | — |
| 1962 | 73,529 ha | -3.3% |
| 1963 | 81,217 ha | +10.5% |
| 1964 | 83,244 ha | +2.5% |
| 1965 | 78,582 ha | -5.6% |
| 1966 | 86,737 ha | +10.4% |
| 1967 | 90,752 ha | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 85,876 ha | -5.4% |
| 1969 | 90,967 ha | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 98,250 ha | +8.0% |
| 1971 | 93,912 ha | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 90,068 ha | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 94,547 ha | +5.0% |
| 1974 | 102,991 ha | +8.9% |
| 1975 | 93,271 ha | -9.4% |
| 1976 | 92,317 ha | -1.0% |
| 1977 | 105,189 ha | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 101,904 ha | -3.1% |
| 1979 | 97,959 ha | -3.9% |
| 1980 | 107,051 ha | +9.3% |
| 1981 | 111,626 ha | +4.3% |
| 1982 | 105,605 ha | -5.4% |
| 1983 | 98,345 ha | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 102,581 ha | +4.3% |
| 1985 | 123,617 ha | +20.5% |
| 1986 | 107,104 ha | -13.4% |
| 1987 | 106,369 ha | -0.7% |
| 1988 | 107,782 ha | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 114,453 ha | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 120,269 ha | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 113,523 ha | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 128,427 ha | +13.1% |
| 1993 | 121,667 ha | -5.3% |
| 1994 | 131,925 ha | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 197,415 ha | +49.6% |
| 1996 | 155,136 ha | -21.4% |
| 1997 | 159,389 ha | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 164,938 ha | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 166,232 ha | +0.8% |
| 2000 | 154,496 ha | -7.1% |
| 2001 | 171,920 ha | +11.3% |
| 2002 | 146,382 ha | -14.9% |
| 2003 | 138,159 ha | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 141,167 ha | +2.2% |
| 2005 | 148,057 ha | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 126,753 ha | -14.4% |
| 2007 | 129,673 ha | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 129,275 ha | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 114,771 ha | -11.2% |
| 2010 | 118,931 ha | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 128,901 ha | +8.4% |
| 2012 | 133,746 ha | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 124,953 ha | -6.6% |
| 2014 | 118,063 ha | -5.5% |
| 2015 | 108,897 ha | -7.8% |
| 2016 | 111,082 ha | +2.0% |
| 2017 | 107,774 ha | -3.0% |
| 2018 | 102,215 ha | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 118,332 ha | +15.8% |
| 2020 | 132,215 ha | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 132,566 ha | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 119,431 ha | -9.9% |
| 2023 | 119,749 ha | +0.3% |
| 2024 | 125,695 ha | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 82,994 ha | 73,529 ha | 90,967 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 97,041 ha | 90,068 ha | 105,189 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 108,453 ha | 98,345 ha | 123,617 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 145,892 ha | 113,523 ha | 197,415 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 140,065 ha | 114,771 ha | 171,920 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 117,289 ha | 102,215 ha | 133,746 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 125,931 ha | 119,431 ha | 132,566 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Western Asia?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested in Western Asia was 125,695 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 Western Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 197,415 ha in 1995.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested recorded in Western Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73,529 ha in 1962.
- How does Western Asia rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested?
- Western Asia ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — area harvested rising or falling in Western Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Western Asia 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.