Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Southern Africa
Southern Africa: Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) was 28,755 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested in Southern Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Southern Africa recorded 28,755 ha for other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Southern Africa peaked at 51,624 ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 18,738 ha, in 1966.
That places Southern Africa 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Southern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 21,475 ha | — |
| 1962 | 20,205 ha | -5.9% |
| 1963 | 20,925 ha | +3.6% |
| 1964 | 21,035 ha | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 20,297 ha | -3.5% |
| 1966 | 18,738 ha | -7.7% |
| 1967 | 21,010 ha | +12.1% |
| 1968 | 19,575 ha | -6.8% |
| 1969 | 20,340 ha | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 21,420 ha | +5.3% |
| 1971 | 20,695 ha | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 21,765 ha | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 22,490 ha | +3.3% |
| 1974 | 22,710 ha | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 22,785 ha | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 22,955 ha | +0.7% |
| 1977 | 23,280 ha | +1.4% |
| 1978 | 23,380 ha | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 23,565 ha | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 23,985 ha | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 24,900 ha | +3.8% |
| 1982 | 25,735 ha | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 24,150 ha | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 25,250 ha | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 27,100 ha | +7.3% |
| 1986 | 27,200 ha | +0.4% |
| 1987 | 27,300 ha | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 27,000 ha | -1.1% |
| 1989 | 27,600 ha | +2.2% |
| 1990 | 25,876 ha | -6.2% |
| 1991 | 25,898 ha | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 24,938 ha | -3.7% |
| 1993 | 26,494 ha | +6.2% |
| 1994 | 27,837 ha | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 27,343 ha | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 27,418 ha | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 27,699 ha | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 26,733 ha | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 26,853 ha | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 29,641 ha | +10.4% |
| 2001 | 31,090 ha | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 29,349 ha | -5.6% |
| 2003 | 32,790 ha | +11.7% |
| 2004 | 32,336 ha | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 32,930 ha | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 33,334 ha | +1.2% |
| 2007 | 36,472 ha | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 39,563 ha | +8.5% |
| 2009 | 43,125 ha | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 47,452 ha | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 49,424 ha | +4.2% |
| 2012 | 50,250 ha | +1.7% |
| 2013 | 51,624 ha | +2.7% |
| 2014 | 22,538 ha | -56.3% |
| 2015 | 23,770 ha | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 23,522 ha | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 24,956 ha | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 25,357 ha | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 27,160 ha | +7.1% |
| 2020 | 27,461 ha | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 29,166 ha | +6.2% |
| 2022 | 27,988 ha | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 27,442 ha | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 28,755 ha | +4.8% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — Area harvested (Other Area harvested) in Southern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -56.3% | 51,624 ha | 22,538 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,400 ha | 18,738 ha | 21,475 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,504 ha | 20,695 ha | 23,565 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,022 ha | 23,985 ha | 27,600 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,709 ha | 24,938 ha | 27,837 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,063 ha | 29,349 ha | 43,125 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 34,605 ha | 22,538 ha | 51,624 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,162 ha | 27,442 ha | 29,166 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Southern Africa?
- Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested in Southern Africa was 28,755 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 51,624 ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested recorded in Southern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,738 ha in 1966.
- How does Southern Africa rank for other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested?
- Southern Africa ranks 26th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is other vegetables, fresh n.e.c. — area harvested rising or falling in Southern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Southern Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Other vegetables, fresh 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.