Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested in Syria
Syria: Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested was 102 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested in Syria, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, sugar crops primary — area harvested in Syria stood at 102 ha. That is the lowest value across all 62 years on record.
That represents a change of down 89.0% on the previous year and down 93.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sugar crops primary — area harvested in Syria peaked at 35,704 ha in 1984 and was at its lowest, 102 ha, in 2024.
Syria ranks 171st of 201 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested in Syria, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,480 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,055 ha | -9.5% |
| 1963 | 4,125 ha | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 7,059 ha | +71.1% |
| 1965 | 8,608 ha | +21.9% |
| 1966 | 8,534 ha | -0.9% |
| 1967 | 6,536 ha | -23.4% |
| 1968 | 7,569 ha | +15.8% |
| 1969 | 7,252 ha | -4.2% |
| 1970 | 9,043 ha | +24.7% |
| 1971 | 8,644 ha | -4.4% |
| 1972 | 9,601 ha | +11.1% |
| 1973 | 7,713 ha | -19.7% |
| 1974 | 6,521 ha | -15.5% |
| 1975 | 8,097 ha | +24.2% |
| 1976 | 8,517 ha | +5.2% |
| 1977 | 12,250 ha | +43.8% |
| 1978 | 14,069 ha | +14.8% |
| 1979 | 18,348 ha | +30.4% |
| 1980 | 22,082 ha | +20.4% |
| 1981 | 22,102 ha | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 28,906 ha | +30.8% |
| 1983 | 29,602 ha | +2.4% |
| 1984 | 35,704 ha | +20.6% |
| 1985 | 14,504 ha | -59.4% |
| 1986 | 13,207 ha | -8.9% |
| 1987 | 17,804 ha | +34.8% |
| 1988 | 10,401 ha | -41.6% |
| 1989 | 21,601 ha | +107.7% |
| 1990 | 21,401 ha | -0.9% |
| 1991 | 19,689 ha | -8.0% |
| 1992 | 29,918 ha | +52.0% |
| 1993 | 31,858 ha | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 33,458 ha | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 31,301 ha | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 22,426 ha | -28.4% |
| 1997 | 26,648 ha | +18.8% |
| 1998 | 28,663 ha | +7.6% |
| 1999 | 29,953 ha | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 27,474 ha | -8.3% |
| 2001 | 26,600 ha | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 29,597 ha | +11.3% |
| 2003 | 28,200 ha | -4.7% |
| 2004 | 27,590 ha | -2.2% |
| 2005 | 25,999 ha | -5.8% |
| 2006 | 32,600 ha | +25.4% |
| 2007 | 28,190 ha | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 29,500 ha | +4.6% |
| 2009 | 15,463 ha | -47.6% |
| 2010 | 27,500 ha | +77.8% |
| 2011 | 26,014 ha | -5.4% |
| 2012 | 22,593 ha | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 6,396 ha | -71.7% |
| 2014 | 1,606 ha | -74.9% |
| 2015 | 855 ha | -46.8% |
| 2016 | 252 ha | -70.5% |
| 2017 | 510 ha | +102.4% |
| 2018 | 144 ha | -71.8% |
| 2019 | 370 ha | +156.9% |
| 2022 | 1,871 ha | +405.7% |
| 2023 | 927 ha | -50.5% |
| 2024 | 102 ha | -89.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 102 ha is below the median for low income countries, which is 7,974 ha, 1% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Syria's 102 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 302 ha, 34% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested in Syria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +405.7% | 370 ha | 1,871 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,469 ha | 4,055 ha | 8,608 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 10,280 ha | 6,521 ha | 18,348 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,591 ha | 10,401 ha | 35,704 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,532 ha | 19,689 ha | 33,458 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 27,121 ha | 15,463 ha | 32,600 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,624 ha | 144 ha | 27,500 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 966.67 ha | 102 ha | 1,871 ha | 3 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 168 North Macedonia 143 ha compare
- 168 North Macedonia 143 ha compare
- 170 Grenada 117 ha compare
- 171 Syrian Arab Republic 102 ha compare
- 173 Luxembourg 70 ha compare
- 174 Greece 50 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sugar crops primary — area harvested in Syria?
- Sugar crops primary — area harvested in Syria was 102 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest sugar crops primary — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 35,704 ha in 1984.
- What is the lowest sugar crops primary — area harvested recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 102 ha in 2024.
- How does Syria rank for sugar crops primary — area harvested?
- Syria ranks 171st out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is sugar crops primary — area harvested rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Sugar Crops Primary — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.