Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value was 45.71 million 1000 Int$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
45.71 million 1000 Int$
Change on year
up 2.6%
Rank
4th
of 29 groups
All-time high
45.71 million 1000 Int$
in 2024
All-time low
4.19 million 1000 Int$
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 Int$.
Analysis
In 2024, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Western Africa stood at 45.71 million 1000 Int$. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Western Africa peaked at 45.71 million 1000 Int$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.19 million 1000 Int$, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 4th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | 1000 Int$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.19 million 1000 Int$ | — |
| 1962 | 4.38 million 1000 Int$ | +4.6% |
| 1963 | 4.70 million 1000 Int$ | +7.2% |
| 1964 | 4.94 million 1000 Int$ | +5.1% |
| 1965 | 5.27 million 1000 Int$ | +6.7% |
| 1966 | 5.55 million 1000 Int$ | +5.3% |
| 1967 | 5.96 million 1000 Int$ | +7.5% |
| 1968 | 6.07 million 1000 Int$ | +1.7% |
| 1969 | 6.72 million 1000 Int$ | +10.8% |
| 1970 | 7.30 million 1000 Int$ | +8.6% |
| 1971 | 6.38 million 1000 Int$ | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 5.73 million 1000 Int$ | -10.2% |
| 1973 | 5.88 million 1000 Int$ | +2.6% |
| 1974 | 5.85 million 1000 Int$ | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 6.32 million 1000 Int$ | +8.1% |
| 1976 | 5.74 million 1000 Int$ | -9.3% |
| 1977 | 5.53 million 1000 Int$ | -3.6% |
| 1978 | 5.58 million 1000 Int$ | +0.9% |
| 1979 | 5.45 million 1000 Int$ | -2.3% |
| 1980 | 5.44 million 1000 Int$ | -0.3% |
| 1981 | 5.42 million 1000 Int$ | -0.4% |
| 1982 | 5.60 million 1000 Int$ | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 5.19 million 1000 Int$ | -7.2% |
| 1984 | 5.72 million 1000 Int$ | +10.1% |
| 1985 | 5.74 million 1000 Int$ | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 6.20 million 1000 Int$ | +8.1% |
| 1987 | 6.32 million 1000 Int$ | +2.0% |
| 1988 | 7.95 million 1000 Int$ | +25.7% |
| 1989 | 8.54 million 1000 Int$ | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 9.63 million 1000 Int$ | +12.7% |
| 1991 | 12.68 million 1000 Int$ | +31.7% |
| 1992 | 13.85 million 1000 Int$ | +9.2% |
| 1993 | 14.79 million 1000 Int$ | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 15.10 million 1000 Int$ | +2.1% |
| 1995 | 15.76 million 1000 Int$ | +4.3% |
| 1996 | 16.25 million 1000 Int$ | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 16.92 million 1000 Int$ | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 17.51 million 1000 Int$ | +3.5% |
| 1999 | 18.45 million 1000 Int$ | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 18.55 million 1000 Int$ | +0.6% |
| 2001 | 18.90 million 1000 Int$ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 20.23 million 1000 Int$ | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 21.34 million 1000 Int$ | +5.5% |
| 2004 | 22.34 million 1000 Int$ | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 23.33 million 1000 Int$ | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 24.94 million 1000 Int$ | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 23.27 million 1000 Int$ | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 25.70 million 1000 Int$ | +10.4% |
| 2009 | 23.26 million 1000 Int$ | -9.5% |
| 2010 | 26.60 million 1000 Int$ | +14.4% |
| 2011 | 26.41 million 1000 Int$ | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 27.25 million 1000 Int$ | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 28.08 million 1000 Int$ | +3.1% |
| 2014 | 32.13 million 1000 Int$ | +14.4% |
| 2015 | 32.69 million 1000 Int$ | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 36.23 million 1000 Int$ | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 37.26 million 1000 Int$ | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 39.85 million 1000 Int$ | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 38.74 million 1000 Int$ | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 40.17 million 1000 Int$ | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 42.32 million 1000 Int$ | +5.4% |
| 2022 | 43.67 million 1000 Int$ | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 44.53 million 1000 Int$ | +2.0% |
| 2024 | 45.71 million 1000 Int$ | +2.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.31 million 1000 Int$ | 4.19 million 1000 Int$ | 6.72 million 1000 Int$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 5.98 million 1000 Int$ | 5.45 million 1000 Int$ | 7.30 million 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.21 million 1000 Int$ | 5.19 million 1000 Int$ | 8.54 million 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 15.09 million 1000 Int$ | 9.63 million 1000 Int$ | 18.45 million 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.19 million 1000 Int$ | 18.55 million 1000 Int$ | 25.70 million 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.52 million 1000 Int$ | 26.41 million 1000 Int$ | 39.85 million 1000 Int$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 43.28 million 1000 Int$ | 40.17 million 1000 Int$ | 45.71 million 1000 Int$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 1 China 35.84 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 2 China, mainland 35.77 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 3 Nigeria 30.62 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of the Congo 7.18 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 4 USSR 16.23 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 5 India 15.72 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 5 Lao People's Democratic Republic 2.21 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 6 Ghana 7.40 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 2.13 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 7 Ukraine 5.29 million 1000 Int$ compare
- 7 Viet Nam 1.82 million 1000 Int$ compare
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- Cereals, primary — Area harvested, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cattle and Buffaloes — Stocks, annual growth rate 1.71 % change on previous year (2024)
- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Producing Animals/Slaughtered 0.7857 % change on previous year (2024)
- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Production, annual growth rate -0.7481 % change on previous year (2024)
- Beef and Buffalo Meat, primary — Yield/Carcass Weight, annual growth -1.67 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sheep fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth -2.05 % change on previous year (2024)
- Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested, annual growth rate -0.6863 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Western Africa?
- Roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Western Africa was 45.71 million 1000 Int$ in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 45.71 million 1000 Int$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.19 million 1000 Int$ in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- Western Africa ranks 4th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
- Is roots and tubers, total — gross production value rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.2%. 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 Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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