Sisal, raw — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Sisal, raw — Area harvested was 164,730 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
164,730 ha
Change on year
up 0.8%
Rank
2nd
of 15 groups
All-time high
513,921 ha
in 1964
All-time low
105,130 ha
in 2006
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sisal, raw — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, sisal, raw — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) stood at 164,730 ha.

That represents a change of up 0.8% on the previous year and up 37.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sisal, raw — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 513,921 ha in 1964 and was at its lowest, 105,130 ha, in 2006.

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

Sisal, raw — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year

Annual values for Sisal, raw — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 491,269 ha —
1962 493,610 ha +0.5%
1963 506,161 ha +2.5%
1964 513,921 ha +1.5%
1965 494,269 ha -3.8%
1966 495,750 ha +0.3%
1967 494,841 ha -0.2%
1968 481,563 ha -2.7%
1969 483,823 ha +0.5%
1970 470,876 ha -2.7%
1971 435,463 ha -7.5%
1972 445,105 ha +2.2%
1973 412,722 ha -7.3%
1974 425,069 ha +3.0%
1975 364,190 ha -14.3%
1976 298,527 ha -18.0%
1977 273,056 ha -8.5%
1978 276,364 ha +1.2%
1979 244,449 ha -11.5%
1980 270,934 ha +10.8%
1981 240,358 ha -11.3%
1982 214,441 ha -10.8%
1983 207,786 ha -3.1%
1984 182,318 ha -12.3%
1985 167,867 ha -7.9%
1986 167,814 ha -0.0%
1987 164,455 ha -2.0%
1988 145,287 ha -11.7%
1989 151,438 ha +4.2%
1990 159,019 ha +5.0%
1991 149,839 ha -5.8%
1992 127,460 ha -14.9%
1993 136,145 ha +6.8%
1994 136,243 ha +0.1%
1995 132,815 ha -2.5%
1996 124,189 ha -6.5%
1997 125,142 ha +0.8%
1998 111,225 ha -11.1%
1999 113,758 ha +2.3%
2000 111,196 ha -2.3%
2001 110,502 ha -0.6%
2002 105,398 ha -4.6%
2003 116,189 ha +10.2%
2004 109,130 ha -6.1%
2005 127,350 ha +16.7%
2006 105,130 ha -17.4%
2007 118,042 ha +12.3%
2008 133,100 ha +12.8%
2009 128,384 ha -3.5%
2010 135,898 ha +5.9%
2011 131,859 ha -3.0%
2012 133,329 ha +1.1%
2013 111,266 ha -16.5%
2014 120,116 ha +8.0%
2015 125,860 ha +4.8%
2016 134,041 ha +6.5%
2017 142,221 ha +6.1%
2018 149,332 ha +5.0%
2019 137,939 ha -7.6%
2020 142,173 ha +3.1%
2021 139,922 ha -1.6%
2022 147,684 ha +5.5%
2023 163,376 ha +10.6%
2024 164,730 ha +0.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 495,023 ha 481,563 ha 513,921 ha 9
1970s 364,582 ha 244,449 ha 470,876 ha 10
1980s 191,270 ha 145,287 ha 270,934 ha 10
1990s 131,584 ha 111,225 ha 159,019 ha 10
2000s 116,442 ha 105,130 ha 133,100 ha 10
2010s 132,186 ha 111,266 ha 149,332 ha 10
2020s 151,577 ha 139,922 ha 164,730 ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 Brazil 98,063 ha compare
  2. 2 Kenya 33,058 ha compare
  3. 2 United Republic of Tanzania 81,035 ha compare
  4. 3 Haiti 22,075 ha compare
  5. 4 Madagascar 13,899 ha compare
  6. 5 Mexico 7,350 ha compare

See the full ranking of 46 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is sisal, raw — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Sisal, raw — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 164,730 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sisal, raw — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 513,921 ha in 1964.
What is the lowest sisal, raw — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 105,130 ha in 2006.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for sisal, raw — area harvested?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 2nd out of 15 groups with data for 2024.
Is sisal, raw — area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 37.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sisal, raw — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sisal, raw — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
46 places, 2,848 data points, 1961–2024
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