Tomatoes — Area harvested in China
China: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 1.09 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in China stood at 1.09 million ha.
The figure is 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.
China ranks 1st of 217 countries 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 China, year by year
| 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% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 1.09 million ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6,039 ha, 181.3× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- China's 1.09 million ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 392 ha, 2792.5× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0314 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0951 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0082 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3742 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
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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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.