Tomatoes — Area harvested in Africa
Africa: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 1.67 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tomatoes — area harvested in Africa is 1.67 million ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 27.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Africa peaked at 1.83 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 159,593 ha, in 1961.
Africa ranks 3rd of 30 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 159,593 ha | — |
| 1962 | 165,071 ha | +3.4% |
| 1963 | 170,392 ha | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 188,572 ha | +10.7% |
| 1965 | 197,703 ha | +4.8% |
| 1966 | 210,714 ha | +6.6% |
| 1967 | 215,764 ha | +2.4% |
| 1968 | 228,579 ha | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 234,992 ha | +2.8% |
| 1970 | 249,904 ha | +6.3% |
| 1971 | 258,481 ha | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 280,920 ha | +8.7% |
| 1973 | 291,952 ha | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 296,324 ha | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 323,057 ha | +9.0% |
| 1976 | 327,743 ha | +1.5% |
| 1977 | 320,826 ha | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 330,752 ha | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 339,347 ha | +2.6% |
| 1980 | 327,918 ha | -3.4% |
| 1981 | 337,116 ha | +2.8% |
| 1982 | 338,298 ha | +0.4% |
| 1983 | 360,412 ha | +6.5% |
| 1984 | 357,654 ha | -0.8% |
| 1985 | 375,456 ha | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 403,810 ha | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 427,401 ha | +5.8% |
| 1988 | 441,746 ha | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 465,469 ha | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 448,062 ha | -3.7% |
| 1991 | 454,807 ha | +1.5% |
| 1992 | 462,973 ha | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 480,338 ha | +3.8% |
| 1994 | 504,317 ha | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 500,775 ha | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 542,364 ha | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 561,617 ha | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 615,190 ha | +9.5% |
| 1999 | 669,068 ha | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 739,701 ha | +10.6% |
| 2001 | 713,036 ha | -3.6% |
| 2002 | 771,883 ha | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 745,597 ha | -3.4% |
| 2004 | 799,944 ha | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 825,395 ha | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 832,594 ha | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 865,626 ha | +4.0% |
| 2008 | 910,537 ha | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 1.01 million ha | +11.1% |
| 2010 | 1.04 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2011 | 972,459 ha | -6.5% |
| 2012 | 1.18 million ha | +21.0% |
| 2013 | 1.24 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2014 | 1.31 million ha | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 1.35 million ha | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 1.41 million ha | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 1.48 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 1.63 million ha | +10.0% |
| 2019 | 1.71 million ha | +5.4% |
| 2020 | 1.76 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 1.73 million ha | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.83 million ha | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 1.67 million ha | -8.5% |
| 2024 | 1.67 million ha | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 196,820 ha | 159,593 ha | 234,992 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 301,931 ha | 249,904 ha | 339,347 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 383,528 ha | 327,918 ha | 465,469 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 523,951 ha | 448,062 ha | 669,068 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 821,610 ha | 713,036 ha | 1.01 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.33 million ha | 972,459 ha | 1.71 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.73 million ha | 1.67 million ha | 1.83 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in Africa?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Africa was 1.67 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.83 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 159,593 ha in 1961.
- How does Africa rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Africa ranks 3rd out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Tomatoes — 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.