Tomatoes — Area harvested in Eastern Africa
Eastern Africa: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 205,889 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Eastern 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 Eastern Africa is 205,889 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 31.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa peaked at 230,109 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 12,107 ha, in 1961.
Eastern Africa ranks 17th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Eastern Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,107 ha | — |
| 1962 | 13,268 ha | +9.6% |
| 1963 | 13,977 ha | +5.3% |
| 1964 | 14,720 ha | +5.3% |
| 1965 | 15,299 ha | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 16,057 ha | +5.0% |
| 1967 | 16,476 ha | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 17,144 ha | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 17,850 ha | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 18,478 ha | +3.5% |
| 1971 | 19,346 ha | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 20,334 ha | +5.1% |
| 1973 | 20,399 ha | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 21,267 ha | +4.3% |
| 1975 | 22,626 ha | +6.4% |
| 1976 | 24,099 ha | +6.5% |
| 1977 | 25,924 ha | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 25,186 ha | -2.8% |
| 1979 | 24,864 ha | -1.3% |
| 1980 | 25,897 ha | +4.2% |
| 1981 | 28,222 ha | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 30,859 ha | +9.3% |
| 1983 | 31,702 ha | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 33,174 ha | +4.6% |
| 1985 | 33,984 ha | +2.4% |
| 1986 | 35,015 ha | +3.0% |
| 1987 | 35,735 ha | +2.1% |
| 1988 | 38,558 ha | +7.9% |
| 1989 | 40,553 ha | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 45,808 ha | +13.0% |
| 1991 | 47,328 ha | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 48,214 ha | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 50,498 ha | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 51,615 ha | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 51,786 ha | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 55,402 ha | +7.0% |
| 1997 | 54,865 ha | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 54,696 ha | -0.3% |
| 1999 | 61,856 ha | +13.1% |
| 2000 | 61,115 ha | -1.2% |
| 2001 | 65,006 ha | +6.4% |
| 2002 | 82,528 ha | +27.0% |
| 2003 | 78,180 ha | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 84,412 ha | +8.0% |
| 2005 | 91,733 ha | +8.7% |
| 2006 | 95,838 ha | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 101,850 ha | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 107,682 ha | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 119,129 ha | +10.6% |
| 2010 | 132,914 ha | +11.6% |
| 2011 | 131,370 ha | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 123,876 ha | -5.7% |
| 2013 | 149,138 ha | +20.4% |
| 2014 | 157,120 ha | +5.4% |
| 2015 | 155,598 ha | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 167,553 ha | +7.7% |
| 2017 | 190,164 ha | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 184,297 ha | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 203,527 ha | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 230,109 ha | +13.1% |
| 2021 | 212,092 ha | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 218,648 ha | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 206,263 ha | -5.7% |
| 2024 | 205,889 ha | -0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,211 ha | 12,107 ha | 17,850 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 22,252 ha | 18,478 ha | 25,924 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,370 ha | 25,897 ha | 40,553 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 52,207 ha | 45,808 ha | 61,856 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 88,747 ha | 61,115 ha | 119,129 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 159,556 ha | 123,876 ha | 203,527 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 214,600 ha | 205,889 ha | 230,109 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eastern Africa
- 15 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 68,517 ha compare
- 16 Uzbekistan 67,875 ha compare
- 16 Uzbekistan 67,875 ha compare
- 18 Pakistan 67,094 ha compare
- 19 Cameroon 66,081 ha compare
- 20 Brazil 60,576 ha compare
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- Livestock — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 5.91 % change on previous year (2024)
- Fruit Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand) 4.83 % change on previous year (2024)
- Food — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 1.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Crops — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) 0.3517 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cereals, primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) 0.5636 % change on previous year (2024)
- Hen eggs in shell, fresh — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -2.06 % change on previous year (2024)
- Vegetables Primary — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -0.2198 % change on previous year (2024)
- Cabbages — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand I$) -1.7 % change on previous year (2024)
- Roots and Tubers, Total — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016) -3.56 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Eastern Africa was 205,889 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 230,109 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Eastern Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,107 ha in 1961.
- How does Eastern Africa rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Eastern Africa ranks 17th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Eastern Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern 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.