Plums and sloes — Area harvested in Germany

Germany: Plums and sloes — Area harvested was 4,770 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4,770 ha
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
37th
of 96 countries
All-time high
71,730 ha
in 1985
All-time low
3,849 ha
in 2015
Years of data
40
1985–2024

Plums and sloes — Area harvested in Germany, 1985–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1985200420241985: 71.7k ha1986: 58.4k ha1987: 58.9k ha1988: 70.7k ha1989: 53.5k ha1990: 54.9k ha1991: 28.0k ha1992: 8.7k ha1993: 4.9k ha1994: 4.9k ha1995: 4.9k ha1996: 4.9k ha1997: 5.4k ha1998: 5.4k ha1999: 5.4k ha2000: 5.4k ha2001: 5.4k ha2002: 5.0k ha2003: 4.5k ha2004: 4.6k ha2005: 4.6k ha2006: 4.6k ha2007: 4.5k ha2008: 4.5k ha2009: 4.5k ha2010: 4.5k ha2011: 4.5k ha2012: 3.9k ha2013: 3.9k ha2014: 3.9k ha2015: 3.8k ha2016: 3.9k ha2017: 4.2k ha2018: 4.8k ha2019: 4.8k ha2020: 4.8k ha2021: 4.8k ha2022: 4.8k ha2023: 4.8k ha2024: 4.8k ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for plums and sloes — area harvested in Germany is 4,770 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 23.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, plums and sloes — area harvested in Germany peaked at 71,730 ha in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3,849 ha, in 2015.

Germany ranks 37th of 96 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 62,640 ha 53,480 ha 71,730 ha 5
1990s 12,736 ha 4,900 ha 54,940 ha 10
2000s 4,764 ha 4,519 ha 5,400 ha 10
2010s 4,221 ha 3,849 ha 4,830 ha 10
2020s 4,804 ha 4,770 ha 4,850 ha 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 34 Pakistan 5,761 ha compare
  2. 35 Afghanistan 5,626 ha compare
  3. 36 Azerbaijan 4,954 ha compare
  4. 38 Australia and New Zealand 4,218 ha compare
  5. 39 Montenegro 4,074 ha compare
  6. 40 Syrian Arab Republic 4,069 ha compare

See the full ranking of 125 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is plums and sloes — area harvested in Germany?
Plums and sloes — area harvested in Germany was 4,770 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest plums and sloes — area harvested recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 71,730 ha in 1985.
What is the lowest plums and sloes — area harvested recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 3,849 ha in 2015.
How does Germany rank for plums and sloes — area harvested?
Germany ranks 37th out of 96 countries with data for 2024.
Is plums and sloes — area harvested rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Plums and sloes — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Plums and sloes — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
125 places, 6,035 data points, 1961–2024
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