Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in Africa
Africa: Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production was 137.32 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
In 2024, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa stood at 137.32. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 49.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa peaked at 137.32 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 6.96, in 1961.
Africa ranks 8th of 28 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — Gross Production in Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.96 | — |
| 1962 | 7.64 | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 8.34 | +9.2% |
| 1964 | 8.49 | +1.8% |
| 1965 | 8.8 | +3.7% |
| 1966 | 8.96 | +1.8% |
| 1967 | 8.53 | -4.8% |
| 1968 | 7.4 | -13.2% |
| 1969 | 8.75 | +18.2% |
| 1970 | 8.04 | -8.1% |
| 1971 | 9.43 | +17.3% |
| 1972 | 8.58 | -9.0% |
| 1973 | 9.39 | +9.4% |
| 1974 | 11.49 | +22.4% |
| 1975 | 11.11 | -3.3% |
| 1976 | 12.35 | +11.2% |
| 1977 | 12.78 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 11.71 | -8.4% |
| 1979 | 12.12 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 12.93 | +6.7% |
| 1981 | 12.71 | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 13.46 | +5.9% |
| 1983 | 14.4 | +7.0% |
| 1984 | 14.69 | +2.0% |
| 1985 | 15.14 | +3.1% |
| 1986 | 16.69 | +10.2% |
| 1987 | 16.24 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | 15.99 | -1.5% |
| 1989 | 15.22 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 16.92 | +11.2% |
| 1991 | 22.27 | +31.6% |
| 1992 | 21.45 | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 23.54 | +9.7% |
| 1994 | 22.37 | -5.0% |
| 1995 | 22.91 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 24.57 | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 26.85 | +9.3% |
| 1998 | 31.21 | +16.2% |
| 1999 | 33.82 | +8.4% |
| 2000 | 30.14 | -10.9% |
| 2001 | 33.76 | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 38.45 | +13.9% |
| 2003 | 43.18 | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 54.2 | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 57.96 | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 60.17 | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 61.26 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 65.54 | +7.0% |
| 2009 | 69.95 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 74.55 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 74.02 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 77.73 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 73.98 | -4.8% |
| 2014 | 92.17 | +24.6% |
| 2015 | 105.57 | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 102.26 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 110.14 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 114.22 | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 119.77 | +4.9% |
| 2020 | 121.61 | +1.5% |
| 2021 | 127.11 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | 132.05 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 131.11 | -0.7% |
| 2024 | 137.32 | +4.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.21 | 6.96 | 8.96 | 9 |
| 1970s | 10.7 | 8.04 | 12.78 | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.75 | 12.71 | 16.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 24.59 | 16.92 | 33.82 | 10 |
| 2000s | 51.46 | 30.14 | 69.95 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.44 | 73.98 | 119.77 | 10 |
| 2020s | 129.84 | 121.61 | 137.32 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
- 5 Jordan 315.5 compare
- 5 United Republic of Tanzania 136.14 compare
- 6 Bahrain 305.15 compare
- 7 Mongolia 276.84 compare
- 7 Republic of Moldova 117.47 compare
- 8 Montenegro 271.81 compare
- 9 Niger 270.44 compare
- 9 Viet Nam 106.4 compare
- 10 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 101.07 compare
- 10 Oman 231.69 compare
- 11 Kenya 229.27 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa?
- Onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production in Africa was 137.32 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 137.32 in 2024.
- What is the lowest onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.96 in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production?
- Africa ranks 8th out of 28 groups with data for 2024.
- Is onions and shallots, dry (excluding dehydrated) — gross production rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 49.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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) — Gross Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.