Sorghum — Area harvested in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe: Sorghum — Area harvested was 177,625 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
177,625 ha
Change on year
up 11.1%
Rank
18th
of 33 groups
All-time high
299,800 ha
in 2016
All-time low
27,320 ha
in 1998
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Sorghum — Area harvested in Eastern Europe, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Eastern Europe recorded 177,625 ha for sorghum — area harvested in 2024.

That represents a change of up 11.1% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, sorghum — area harvested in Eastern Europe peaked at 299,800 ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 27,320 ha, in 1998.

That places Eastern Europe 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 87,033 ha 61,225 ha 133,553 ha 9
1970s 108,669 ha 43,460 ha 270,163 ha 10
1980s 158,840 ha 113,198 ha 215,359 ha 10
1990s 58,448 ha 27,320 ha 137,789 ha 10
2000s 82,583 ha 39,631 ha 190,422 ha 10
2010s 199,250 ha 54,593 ha 299,800 ha 10
2020s 156,660 ha 138,929 ha 177,625 ha 5

Countries ranked near Eastern Europe

  1. 15 Cameroon 740,000 ha compare
  2. 16 China (People’s Republic of) 645,496 ha compare
  3. 17 China, mainland 643,496 ha compare
  4. 18 Argentina 626,182 ha compare
  5. 19 Ethiopia PDR 461,270 ha compare
  6. 20 Ghana 380,192 ha compare
  7. 21 Yemen 333,017 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is sorghum — area harvested in Eastern Europe?
Sorghum — area harvested in Eastern Europe was 177,625 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest sorghum — area harvested recorded in Eastern Europe?
The highest recorded value was 299,800 ha in 2016.
What is the lowest sorghum — area harvested recorded in Eastern Europe?
The lowest recorded value was 27,320 ha in 1998.
How does Eastern Europe rank for sorghum — area harvested?
Eastern Europe ranks 18th out of 33 groups with data for 2024.
Is sorghum — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Europe?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eastern Europe data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sorghum — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Sorghum — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
163 places, 8,610 data points, 1961–2024
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