Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested was 644,620 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
644,620 ha
Change on year
up 3.2%
Rank
3rd
of 23 groups
All-time high
653,001 ha
in 2020
All-time low
22,305 ha
in 1965
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) stood at 644,620 ha.

The figure is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 17.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 653,001 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 22,305 ha, in 1965.

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 3rd of 23 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year

Annual values for Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 46,970 ha
1962 40,948 ha -12.8%
1963 38,852 ha -5.1%
1964 39,196 ha +0.9%
1965 22,305 ha -43.1%
1966 23,783 ha +6.6%
1967 22,803 ha -4.1%
1968 22,447 ha -1.6%
1969 41,728 ha +85.9%
1970 41,844 ha +0.3%
1971 42,799 ha +2.3%
1972 43,507 ha +1.7%
1973 41,826 ha -3.9%
1974 40,482 ha -3.2%
1975 40,813 ha +0.8%
1976 38,941 ha -4.6%
1977 39,035 ha +0.2%
1978 41,730 ha +6.9%
1979 42,200 ha +1.1%
1980 42,947 ha +1.8%
1981 41,908 ha -2.4%
1982 40,791 ha -2.7%
1983 43,349 ha +6.3%
1984 43,121 ha -0.5%
1985 54,235 ha +25.8%
1986 55,338 ha +2.0%
1987 57,678 ha +4.2%
1988 55,992 ha -2.9%
1989 57,379 ha +2.5%
1990 65,810 ha +14.7%
1991 56,660 ha -13.9%
1992 59,328 ha +4.7%
1993 62,836 ha +5.9%
1994 66,100 ha +5.2%
1995 68,980 ha +4.4%
1996 71,831 ha +4.1%
1997 75,181 ha +4.7%
1998 74,447 ha -1.0%
1999 78,560 ha +5.5%
2000 79,407 ha +1.1%
2001 80,247 ha +1.1%
2002 83,405 ha +3.9%
2003 85,779 ha +2.8%
2004 100,186 ha +16.8%
2005 110,121 ha +9.9%
2006 100,835 ha -8.4%
2007 296,000 ha +193.5%
2008 266,178 ha -10.1%
2009 420,507 ha +58.0%
2010 484,867 ha +15.3%
2011 492,490 ha +1.6%
2012 485,635 ha -1.4%
2013 525,677 ha +8.2%
2014 549,066 ha +4.4%
2015 563,156 ha +2.6%
2016 543,048 ha -3.6%
2017 558,896 ha +2.9%
2018 619,389 ha +10.8%
2019 587,173 ha -5.2%
2020 653,001 ha +11.2%
2021 605,835 ha -7.2%
2022 578,347 ha -4.5%
2023 624,373 ha +8.0%
2024 644,620 ha +3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 33,226 ha 22,305 ha 46,970 ha 9
1970s 41,318 ha 38,941 ha 43,507 ha 10
1980s 49,274 ha 40,791 ha 57,678 ha 10
1990s 67,973 ha 56,660 ha 78,560 ha 10
2000s 162,266 ha 79,407 ha 420,507 ha 10
2010s 540,940 ha 484,867 ha 619,389 ha 10
2020s 621,235 ha 578,347 ha 653,001 ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 India 712,459 ha compare
  2. 2 Ethiopia 306,400 ha compare
  3. 3 Türkiye 32,277 ha compare
  4. 3 Yemen 178,554 ha compare
  5. 4 Bangladesh 62,594 ha compare
  6. 5 China 32,943 ha compare
  7. 6 China, mainland 32,819 ha compare

See the full ranking of 101 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 644,620 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 653,001 ha in 2020.
What is the lowest other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 22,305 ha in 1965.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 3rd out of 23 groups with data for 2024.
Is other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Other stimulant, spice and aromatic crops, n.e.c. — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
101 places, 4,744 data points, 1961–2024
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