Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value in Western Africa
Western Africa: Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value was 63.10 million 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
63.10 million 1000 USD
Change on year
up 2.7%
Rank
3rd
of 29 groups
All-time high
63.10 million 1000 USD
in 2024
All-time low
5.58 million 1000 USD
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 USD.
Analysis
Western Africa recorded 63.10 million 1000 USD for roots and tubers, total — gross production value in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 2.7% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, roots and tubers, total — gross production value in Western Africa peaked at 63.10 million 1000 USD in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.58 million 1000 USD, in 1961.
That places Western Africa 3rd out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.58 million 1000 USD | — |
| 1962 | 5.71 million 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 6.19 million 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 1964 | 6.52 million 1000 USD | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 7.02 million 1000 USD | +7.7% |
| 1966 | 7.52 million 1000 USD | +7.1% |
| 1967 | 8.06 million 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 1968 | 8.35 million 1000 USD | +3.6% |
| 1969 | 9.14 million 1000 USD | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 10.06 million 1000 USD | +10.0% |
| 1971 | 8.87 million 1000 USD | -11.8% |
| 1972 | 7.69 million 1000 USD | -13.3% |
| 1973 | 7.94 million 1000 USD | +3.2% |
| 1974 | 8.12 million 1000 USD | +2.3% |
| 1975 | 8.71 million 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1976 | 7.78 million 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 7.70 million 1000 USD | -1.0% |
| 1978 | 7.69 million 1000 USD | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 7.63 million 1000 USD | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 7.58 million 1000 USD | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 7.48 million 1000 USD | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 7.69 million 1000 USD | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 7.33 million 1000 USD | -4.7% |
| 1984 | 7.94 million 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 7.97 million 1000 USD | +0.4% |
| 1986 | 8.63 million 1000 USD | +8.3% |
| 1987 | 8.71 million 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 10.99 million 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 1989 | 11.79 million 1000 USD | +7.2% |
| 1990 | 13.35 million 1000 USD | +13.3% |
| 1991 | 17.03 million 1000 USD | +27.5% |
| 1992 | 18.52 million 1000 USD | +8.8% |
| 1993 | 19.87 million 1000 USD | +7.3% |
| 1994 | 20.23 million 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 20.99 million 1000 USD | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 21.72 million 1000 USD | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 22.70 million 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 1998 | 24.08 million 1000 USD | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 25.51 million 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2000 | 25.79 million 1000 USD | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 26.33 million 1000 USD | +2.1% |
| 2002 | 28.27 million 1000 USD | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 30.07 million 1000 USD | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 31.44 million 1000 USD | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 32.49 million 1000 USD | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 34.63 million 1000 USD | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 32.13 million 1000 USD | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 35.90 million 1000 USD | +11.7% |
| 2009 | 32.88 million 1000 USD | -8.4% |
| 2010 | 37.52 million 1000 USD | +14.1% |
| 2011 | 36.97 million 1000 USD | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 37.95 million 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 2013 | 39.58 million 1000 USD | +4.3% |
| 2014 | 45.34 million 1000 USD | +14.6% |
| 2015 | 45.75 million 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 49.34 million 1000 USD | +7.8% |
| 2017 | 50.62 million 1000 USD | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 54.13 million 1000 USD | +6.9% |
| 2019 | 52.87 million 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 55.21 million 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2021 | 58.49 million 1000 USD | +5.9% |
| 2022 | 60.31 million 1000 USD | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 61.42 million 1000 USD | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 63.10 million 1000 USD | +2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.12 million 1000 USD | 5.58 million 1000 USD | 9.14 million 1000 USD | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.22 million 1000 USD | 7.63 million 1000 USD | 10.06 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.61 million 1000 USD | 7.33 million 1000 USD | 11.79 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 20.40 million 1000 USD | 13.35 million 1000 USD | 25.51 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 30.99 million 1000 USD | 25.79 million 1000 USD | 35.90 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 45.01 million 1000 USD | 36.97 million 1000 USD | 54.13 million 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.71 million 1000 USD | 55.21 million 1000 USD | 63.10 million 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
- 1 China 48.16 million 1000 USD compare
- 2 China, mainland 48.16 million 1000 USD compare
- 3 Nigeria 38.77 million 1000 USD compare
- 3 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 18.67 million 1000 USD compare
- 4 India 11.59 million 1000 USD compare
- 5 Ghana 11.08 million 1000 USD compare
- 5 Türkiye 2.67 million 1000 USD compare
- 6 Malawi 5.50 million 1000 USD compare
- 6 United Republic of Tanzania 2.37 million 1000 USD compare
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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 63.10 million 1000 USD 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 63.10 million 1000 USD in 2024.
- What is the lowest roots and tubers, total — gross production value recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.58 million 1000 USD in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for roots and tubers, total — gross production value?
- Western Africa ranks 3rd 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 39.2%. 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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