Tomatoes — Area harvested in China

China: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 1.09 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.09 million ha
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
1st
of 217 countries
All-time high
1.11 million ha
in 2020
All-time low
153,725 ha
in 1970
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Tomatoes — Area harvested in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for tomatoes — area harvested in China is 1.09 million ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 9.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in China peaked at 1.11 million ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 153,725 ha, in 1970.

That places China 1st out of 217 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Tomatoes — Area harvested in China, year by year

Annual values for Tomatoes — Area harvested in China, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 302,632 ha —
1962 302,861 ha +0.1%
1963 253,147 ha -16.4%
1964 223,023 ha -11.9%
1965 223,064 ha +0.0%
1966 203,091 ha -9.0%
1967 203,203 ha +0.1%
1968 193,567 ha -4.7%
1969 183,949 ha -5.0%
1970 153,725 ha -16.4%
1971 169,002 ha +9.9%
1972 164,033 ha -2.9%
1973 174,184 ha +6.2%
1974 170,181 ha -2.3%
1975 178,597 ha +4.9%
1976 178,223 ha -0.2%
1977 187,202 ha +5.0%
1978 228,878 ha +22.3%
1979 234,175 ha +2.3%
1980 241,004 ha +2.9%
1981 238,621 ha -1.0%
1982 250,490 ha +5.0%
1983 257,255 ha +2.7%
1984 262,441 ha +2.0%
1985 286,253 ha +9.1%
1986 289,363 ha +1.1%
1987 299,092 ha +3.4%
1988 306,871 ha +2.6%
1989 307,050 ha +0.1%
1990 310,283 ha +1.1%
1991 315,452 ha +1.7%
1992 304,295 ha -3.5%
1993 384,527 ha +26.4%
1994 444,079 ha +15.5%
1995 474,366 ha +6.8%
1996 574,382 ha +21.1%
1997 619,076 ha +7.8%
1998 708,776 ha +14.5%
1999 778,826 ha +9.9%
2000 674,355 ha -13.4%
2001 734,438 ha +8.9%
2002 785,199 ha +6.9%
2003 875,126 ha +11.5%
2004 885,046 ha +1.1%
2005 904,758 ha +2.2%
2006 864,595 ha -4.4%
2007 903,935 ha +4.6%
2008 850,933 ha -5.9%
2009 920,803 ha +8.2%
2010 951,735 ha +3.4%
2011 959,737 ha +0.8%
2012 954,012 ha -0.6%
2013 985,712 ha +3.3%
2014 1.00 million ha +1.8%
2015 1.03 million ha +2.6%
2016 1.05 million ha +1.7%
2017 1.06 million ha +1.5%
2018 1.08 million ha +1.2%
2019 1.09 million ha +1.4%
2020 1.11 million ha +1.4%
2021 1.09 million ha -1.4%
2022 1.10 million ha +0.5%
2023 1.10 million ha +0.1%
2024 1.09 million ha -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 232,060 ha 183,949 ha 302,861 ha 9
1970s 183,820 ha 153,725 ha 234,175 ha 10
1980s 273,844 ha 238,621 ha 307,050 ha 10
1990s 491,406 ha 304,295 ha 778,826 ha 10
2000s 839,919 ha 674,355 ha 920,803 ha 10
2010s 1.02 million ha 951,735 ha 1.09 million ha 10
2020s 1.10 million ha 1.09 million ha 1.11 million ha 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 China 1.09 million ha compare
  2. 3 China, mainland 1.09 million ha compare
  3. 4 India 853,993 ha compare

See the full ranking of 247 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is tomatoes — area harvested in China?
Tomatoes — area harvested in China was 1.09 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 1.11 million ha in 2020.
What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 153,725 ha in 1970.
How does China rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
China ranks 1st out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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Indicator
Tomatoes — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
247 places, 13,083 data points, 1961–2024
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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.