Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa: Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested was 3,875 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3,875 ha
Change on year
up 0.2%
Rank
17th
of 24 groups
All-time high
8,361 ha
in 1991
All-time low
860 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 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 Eastern Africa stood at 3,875 ha.

The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 7.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, onions and shallots, green — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 8,361 ha in 1991 and was at its lowest, 860 ha, in 1961.

That places Eastern Africa 17th out of 24 groups 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 Eastern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Onions and shallots, green — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 860 ha
1962 910 ha +5.8%
1963 950 ha +4.4%
1964 960 ha +1.1%
1965 970 ha +1.0%
1966 1,050 ha +8.2%
1967 1,100 ha +4.8%
1968 1,150 ha +4.5%
1969 1,200 ha +4.3%
1970 1,100 ha -8.3%
1971 1,300 ha +18.2%
1972 1,500 ha +15.4%
1973 1,600 ha +6.7%
1974 1,575 ha -1.6%
1975 1,590 ha +1.0%
1976 1,565 ha -1.6%
1977 1,637 ha +4.6%
1978 1,665 ha +1.7%
1979 1,768 ha +6.2%
1980 1,900 ha +7.5%
1981 1,643 ha -13.5%
1982 1,649 ha +0.4%
1983 1,556 ha -5.6%
1984 1,504 ha -3.3%
1985 1,850 ha +23.0%
1986 1,812 ha -2.1%
1987 1,954 ha +7.8%
1988 2,105 ha +7.7%
1989 2,126 ha +1.0%
1990 2,387 ha +12.3%
1991 8,361 ha +250.3%
1992 2,305 ha -72.4%
1993 2,324 ha +0.8%
1994 1,989 ha -14.4%
1995 2,053 ha +3.2%
1996 2,212 ha +7.7%
1997 2,285 ha +3.3%
1998 2,345 ha +2.6%
1999 2,176 ha -7.2%
2000 2,394 ha +10.0%
2001 2,403 ha +0.4%
2002 2,440 ha +1.5%
2003 2,434 ha -0.2%
2004 2,562 ha +5.3%
2005 2,629 ha +2.6%
2006 2,727 ha +3.7%
2007 2,550 ha -6.5%
2008 2,678 ha +5.0%
2009 2,851 ha +6.5%
2010 3,382 ha +18.6%
2011 3,492 ha +3.3%
2012 3,449 ha -1.2%
2013 3,569 ha +3.5%
2014 3,597 ha +0.8%
2015 3,752 ha +4.3%
2016 3,672 ha -2.1%
2017 3,707 ha +1.0%
2018 3,732 ha +0.7%
2019 3,760 ha +0.8%
2020 3,804 ha +1.2%
2021 3,852 ha +1.3%
2022 3,854 ha +0.1%
2023 3,866 ha +0.3%
2024 3,875 ha +0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,017 ha 860 ha 1,200 ha 9
1970s 1,530 ha 1,100 ha 1,768 ha 10
1980s 1,810 ha 1,504 ha 2,126 ha 10
1990s 2,844 ha 1,989 ha 8,361 ha 10
2000s 2,567 ha 2,394 ha 2,851 ha 10
2010s 3,611 ha 3,382 ha 3,760 ha 10
2020s 3,850 ha 3,804 ha 3,875 ha 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Africa

  1. 15 Iraq 5,625 ha compare
  2. 16 China, Taiwan Province of 4,059 ha compare
  3. 17 Ethiopia 3,041 ha compare
  4. 18 France 2,350 ha compare
  5. 19 Albania 2,335 ha compare
  6. 20 Germany 2,285 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 Eastern Africa?
Onions and shallots, green — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 3,875 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 Eastern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8,361 ha in 1991.
What is the lowest onions and shallots, green — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 860 ha in 1961.
How does Eastern Africa rank for onions and shallots, green — area harvested?
Eastern Africa ranks 17th out of 24 groups with data for 2024.
Is onions and shallots, green — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Africa 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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