Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Western Africa
Western Africa: Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 596,988 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Western Africa stood at 596,988 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.9% on the previous year and up 22.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Western Africa peaked at 596,988 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 104,325 ha, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 11th out of 30 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.
Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 104,325 ha | — |
| 1962 | 106,350 ha | +1.9% |
| 1963 | 106,350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 108,350 ha | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 110,375 ha | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 112,895 ha | +2.3% |
| 1967 | 114,920 ha | +1.8% |
| 1968 | 116,870 ha | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 121,420 ha | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 125,465 ha | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 127,490 ha | +1.6% |
| 1972 | 131,515 ha | +3.2% |
| 1973 | 133,540 ha | +1.5% |
| 1974 | 137,515 ha | +3.0% |
| 1975 | 140,535 ha | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 152,560 ha | +8.6% |
| 1977 | 157,590 ha | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 156,610 ha | -0.6% |
| 1979 | 158,330 ha | +1.1% |
| 1980 | 161,330 ha | +1.9% |
| 1981 | 162,410 ha | +0.7% |
| 1982 | 169,450 ha | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 198,450 ha | +17.1% |
| 1984 | 198,450 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 262,005 ha | +32.0% |
| 1986 | 273,505 ha | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 275,505 ha | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 287,705 ha | +4.4% |
| 1989 | 287,620 ha | -0.0% |
| 1990 | 268,236 ha | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 290,347 ha | +8.2% |
| 1992 | 300,635 ha | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 305,062 ha | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 311,510 ha | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 320,089 ha | +2.8% |
| 1996 | 330,651 ha | +3.3% |
| 1997 | 341,223 ha | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 348,214 ha | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 354,973 ha | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 379,339 ha | +6.9% |
| 2001 | 379,082 ha | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 381,419 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 358,217 ha | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 378,065 ha | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 370,492 ha | -2.0% |
| 2006 | 361,740 ha | -2.4% |
| 2007 | 357,700 ha | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 379,854 ha | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 407,569 ha | +7.3% |
| 2010 | 421,290 ha | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 455,954 ha | +8.2% |
| 2012 | 475,319 ha | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 485,838 ha | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 489,413 ha | +0.7% |
| 2015 | 494,660 ha | +1.1% |
| 2016 | 503,053 ha | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 517,014 ha | +2.8% |
| 2018 | 524,675 ha | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 552,579 ha | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 550,343 ha | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 555,735 ha | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 576,417 ha | +3.7% |
| 2023 | 586,043 ha | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 596,988 ha | +1.9% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other fruits, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Western Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +32.0% | 198,450 ha | 262,005 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 111,317 ha | 104,325 ha | 121,420 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 142,115 ha | 125,465 ha | 158,330 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 227,643 ha | 161,330 ha | 287,705 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 317,094 ha | 268,236 ha | 354,973 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 375,348 ha | 357,700 ha | 407,569 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 491,980 ha | 421,290 ha | 552,579 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 573,105 ha | 550,343 ha | 596,988 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 8 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 196,599 ha compare
- 9 Nigeria 181,728 ha compare
- 10 Philippines 176,781 ha compare
- 11 Melanesia 140,447 ha compare
- 12 Papua New Guinea 133,365 ha compare
- 13 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 123,097 ha compare
- 14 Indonesia 105,616 ha compare
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- Meat of goat, fresh or chilled (indigenous) — Gross Production Value 0.1771 % change on previous year (2024)
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- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 1.77 % change on previous year (2024)
- Potatoes — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -3.71 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Western Africa?
- Other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested in Western Africa was 596,988 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 596,988 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 104,325 ha in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested?
- Western Africa ranks 11th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other fruits, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other fruits, n.e.c. — 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.