Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR

China, Hong Kong SAR: Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested was 143 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
143 ha
Change on year
down 0.7%
World rank
43rd
of 59 countries
All-time high
919 ha
in 1978
All-time low
120 ha
in 1999
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, onions and shallots, green — area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR stood at 143 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 4.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, onions and shallots, green — area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR peaked at 919 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 120 ha, in 1999.

That places China, Hong Kong SAR 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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, green — Area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR, year by year

Annual values for Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 160 ha
1962 140 ha -12.5%
1963 190 ha +35.7%
1964 185 ha -2.6%
1965 185 ha +0.0%
1966 250 ha +35.1%
1967 400 ha +60.0%
1968 350 ha -12.5%
1969 350 ha +0.0%
1970 500 ha +42.9%
1971 500 ha +0.0%
1972 500 ha +0.0%
1973 400 ha -20.0%
1974 650 ha +62.5%
1975 668 ha +2.8%
1976 894 ha +33.8%
1977 870 ha -2.7%
1978 919 ha +5.6%
1979 684 ha -25.6%
1980 652 ha -4.7%
1981 650 ha -0.3%
1982 710 ha +9.2%
1983 700 ha -1.4%
1984 500 ha -28.6%
1985 340 ha -32.0%
1986 320 ha -5.9%
1987 310 ha -3.1%
1988 570 ha +83.9%
1989 490 ha -14.0%
1990 490 ha +0.0%
1991 320 ha -34.7%
1992 240 ha -25.0%
1993 220 ha -8.3%
1994 174 ha -20.9%
1995 140 ha -19.5%
1996 133 ha -5.0%
1997 134 ha +0.8%
1998 126 ha -6.0%
1999 120 ha -4.8%
2000 125 ha +4.2%
2001 135 ha +8.0%
2002 133 ha -1.5%
2003 137 ha +3.0%
2004 139 ha +1.5%
2005 141 ha +1.4%
2006 138 ha -2.1%
2007 140 ha +1.4%
2008 142 ha +1.4%
2009 145 ha +2.1%
2010 144 ha -0.7%
2011 146 ha +1.4%
2012 150 ha +2.7%
2013 150 ha +0.0%
2014 149 ha -0.7%
2015 142 ha -4.7%
2016 147 ha +3.5%
2017 148 ha +0.7%
2018 148 ha +0.0%
2019 147 ha -0.7%
2020 146 ha -0.7%
2021 141 ha -3.4%
2022 145 ha +2.8%
2023 144 ha -0.7%
2024 143 ha -0.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 245.56 ha 140 ha 400 ha 9
1970s 658.5 ha 400 ha 919 ha 10
1980s 524.2 ha 310 ha 710 ha 10
1990s 209.7 ha 120 ha 490 ha 10
2000s 137.5 ha 125 ha 145 ha 10
2010s 147.1 ha 142 ha 150 ha 10
2020s 143.8 ha 141 ha 146 ha 5

Countries ranked near China, Hong Kong SAR

  1. 40 Jordan 221 ha compare
  2. 41 Niger 209 ha compare
  3. 42 Madagascar 185 ha compare
  4. 44 Hungary 137 ha compare
  5. 45 Bahamas 86 ha compare
  6. 45 North Macedonia 86 ha compare

See the full ranking of 92 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is onions and shallots, green — area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Onions and shallots, green — area harvested in China, Hong Kong SAR was 143 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest onions and shallots, green — area harvested recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The highest recorded value was 919 ha in 1978.
What is the lowest onions and shallots, green — area harvested recorded in China, Hong Kong SAR?
The lowest recorded value was 120 ha in 1999.
How does China, Hong Kong SAR rank for onions and shallots, green — area harvested?
China, Hong Kong SAR ranks 43rd out of 59 countries with data for 2024.
Is onions and shallots, green — area harvested rising or falling in China, Hong Kong SAR?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, Hong Kong SAR data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
92 places, 4,756 data points, 1961–2024
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