Sisal, raw — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania: Sisal, raw — Area harvested was 81,035 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
81,035 ha
Change on year
up 6.7%
World rank
2nd
of 7 countries
All-time high
256,847 ha
in 1969
All-time low
35,295 ha
in 2013
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sisal, raw — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, 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 United Republic of Tanzania stood at 81,035 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.7% on the previous year and up 95.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sisal, raw — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 256,847 ha in 1969 and was at its lowest, 35,295 ha, in 2013.

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

Sisal, raw — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, year by year

Annual values for Sisal, raw — Area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 210,000 ha
1962 220,000 ha +4.8%
1963 220,000 ha +0.0%
1964 226,620 ha +3.0%
1965 216,304 ha -4.6%
1966 232,458 ha +7.5%
1967 242,416 ha +4.3%
1968 249,299 ha +2.8%
1969 256,847 ha +3.0%
1970 250,369 ha -2.5%
1971 211,478 ha -15.5%
1972 206,010 ha -2.6%
1973 192,482 ha -6.6%
1974 193,944 ha +0.8%
1975 162,867 ha -16.0%
1976 125,600 ha -22.9%
1977 111,089 ha -11.6%
1978 116,626 ha +5.0%
1979 98,875 ha -15.2%
1980 132,890 ha +34.4%
1981 121,413 ha -8.6%
1982 100,255 ha -17.4%
1983 101,034 ha +0.8%
1984 82,920 ha -17.9%
1985 74,103 ha -10.6%
1986 81,212 ha +9.6%
1987 81,212 ha +0.0%
1988 53,798 ha -33.8%
1989 58,660 ha +9.0%
1990 58,450 ha -0.4%
1991 59,000 ha +0.9%
1992 45,000 ha -23.7%
1993 55,000 ha +22.2%
1994 50,000 ha -9.1%
1995 55,000 ha +10.0%
1996 50,000 ha -9.1%
1997 52,675 ha +5.3%
1998 40,000 ha -24.1%
1999 40,900 ha +2.2%
2000 42,580 ha +4.1%
2001 46,120 ha +8.3%
2002 46,118 ha -0.0%
2003 50,073 ha +8.6%
2004 41,697 ha -16.7%
2005 59,579 ha +42.9%
2006 39,649 ha -33.5%
2007 41,882 ha +5.6%
2008 44,199 ha +5.5%
2009 53,774 ha +21.7%
2010 59,915 ha +11.4%
2011 56,097 ha -6.4%
2012 58,051 ha +3.5%
2013 35,295 ha -39.2%
2014 41,434 ha +17.4%
2015 48,850 ha +17.9%
2016 58,631 ha +20.0%
2017 53,260 ha -9.2%
2018 57,804 ha +8.5%
2019 46,158 ha -20.1%
2020 50,034 ha +8.4%
2021 49,566 ha -0.9%
2022 59,803 ha +20.7%
2023 75,963 ha +27.0%
2024 81,035 ha +6.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 230,438 ha 210,000 ha 256,847 ha 9
1970s 166,934 ha 98,875 ha 250,369 ha 10
1980s 88,750 ha 53,798 ha 132,890 ha 10
1990s 50,602 ha 40,000 ha 59,000 ha 10
2000s 46,567 ha 39,649 ha 59,579 ha 10
2010s 51,550 ha 35,295 ha 59,915 ha 10
2020s 63,280 ha 49,566 ha 81,035 ha 5

Countries ranked near United Republic of Tanzania

  1. 1 Brazil 98,063 ha compare
  2. 2 Kenya 33,058 ha compare
  3. 3 Haiti 22,075 ha compare
  4. 4 Madagascar 13,899 ha compare
  5. 5 Mexico 7,350 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sisal, raw — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania?
Sisal, raw — area harvested in United Republic of Tanzania was 81,035 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sisal, raw — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 256,847 ha in 1969.
What is the lowest sisal, raw — area harvested recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 35,295 ha in 2013.
How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for sisal, raw — area harvested?
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 2nd out of 7 countries with data for 2024.
Is sisal, raw — area harvested rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is up 95.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Republic of Tanzania 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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