Roots and Tubers, Total — Area harvested in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Roots and Tubers, Total — Area harvested was 43,403 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Roots and Tubers, Total — Area harvested in Republic of Korea, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for roots and tubers, total — area harvested in Republic of Korea is 43,403 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — area harvested in Republic of Korea peaked at 212,703 ha in 1965 and was at its lowest, 34,380 ha, in 2003.
Republic of Korea ranks 117th of 251 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.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Area harvested in Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 109,393 ha | — |
| 1962 | 124,446 ha | +13.8% |
| 1963 | 136,634 ha | +9.8% |
| 1964 | 179,490 ha | +31.4% |
| 1965 | 212,703 ha | +18.5% |
| 1966 | 208,370 ha | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 194,905 ha | -6.5% |
| 1968 | 196,577 ha | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 191,587 ha | -2.5% |
| 1970 | 180,514 ha | -5.8% |
| 1971 | 163,431 ha | -9.5% |
| 1972 | 147,644 ha | -9.7% |
| 1973 | 138,400 ha | -6.3% |
| 1974 | 123,549 ha | -10.7% |
| 1975 | 146,547 ha | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 136,418 ha | -6.9% |
| 1977 | 127,651 ha | -6.4% |
| 1978 | 112,883 ha | -11.6% |
| 1979 | 95,074 ha | -15.8% |
| 1980 | 92,520 ha | -2.7% |
| 1981 | 91,118 ha | -1.5% |
| 1982 | 80,646 ha | -11.5% |
| 1983 | 72,378 ha | -10.3% |
| 1984 | 62,547 ha | -13.6% |
| 1985 | 64,590 ha | +3.3% |
| 1986 | 55,501 ha | -14.1% |
| 1987 | 47,376 ha | -14.6% |
| 1988 | 46,178 ha | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 53,642 ha | +16.2% |
| 1990 | 40,060 ha | -25.3% |
| 1991 | 38,436 ha | -4.1% |
| 1992 | 50,278 ha | +30.8% |
| 1993 | 41,172 ha | -18.1% |
| 1994 | 36,411 ha | -11.6% |
| 1995 | 39,849 ha | +9.4% |
| 1996 | 47,808 ha | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 40,771 ha | -14.7% |
| 1998 | 39,385 ha | -3.4% |
| 1999 | 47,766 ha | +21.3% |
| 2000 | 45,564 ha | -4.6% |
| 2001 | 37,409 ha | -17.9% |
| 2002 | 39,400 ha | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 34,380 ha | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 41,711 ha | +21.3% |
| 2005 | 49,906 ha | +19.6% |
| 2006 | 40,625 ha | -18.6% |
| 2007 | 41,514 ha | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 39,991 ha | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 42,314 ha | +5.8% |
| 2010 | 44,113 ha | +4.3% |
| 2011 | 44,844 ha | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 47,927 ha | +6.9% |
| 2013 | 49,637 ha | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 41,987 ha | -15.4% |
| 2015 | 39,591 ha | -5.7% |
| 2016 | 45,151 ha | +14.0% |
| 2017 | 42,658 ha | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 44,350 ha | +4.0% |
| 2019 | 43,935 ha | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 45,861 ha | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 44,981 ha | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 41,433 ha | -7.9% |
| 2023 | 40,988 ha | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 43,403 ha | +5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 172,678 ha | 109,393 ha | 212,703 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 137,211 ha | 95,074 ha | 180,514 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 66,650 ha | 46,178 ha | 92,520 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 42,194 ha | 36,411 ha | 50,278 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 41,281 ha | 34,380 ha | 49,906 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,419 ha | 39,591 ha | 49,637 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 43,333 ha | 40,988 ha | 45,861 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is roots and tubers, total — area harvested in Republic of Korea?
- Roots and tubers, total — area harvested in Republic of Korea was 43,403 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — area harvested recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 212,703 ha in 1965.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — area harvested recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,380 ha in 2003.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for roots and tubers, total — area harvested?
- Republic of Korea ranks 117th out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is roots and tubers, total — area harvested rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Roots and Tubers, Total — 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.