Tomatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 12,853 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia, 1993–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia stood at 12,853 ha.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia peaked at 25,759 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2,919 ha, in 2004.
Ethiopia ranks 62nd of 217 countries 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 Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4,100 ha | — |
| 1994 | 4,000 ha | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 4,100 ha | +2.5% |
| 1996 | 4,200 ha | +2.4% |
| 1997 | 4,239 ha | +0.9% |
| 1998 | 4,300 ha | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 5,378 ha | +25.1% |
| 2000 | 4,907 ha | -8.8% |
| 2001 | 4,400 ha | -10.3% |
| 2002 | 7,499 ha | +70.4% |
| 2003 | 3,761 ha | -49.8% |
| 2004 | 2,919 ha | -22.4% |
| 2005 | 4,788 ha | +64.0% |
| 2006 | 4,800 ha | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 4,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 5,342 ha | +11.3% |
| 2009 | 4,593 ha | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 15,280 ha | +232.7% |
| 2011 | 16,470 ha | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 10,170 ha | -38.3% |
| 2013 | 10,150 ha | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 10,460 ha | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 9,660 ha | -7.6% |
| 2016 | 17,430 ha | +80.4% |
| 2017 | 25,759 ha | +47.8% |
| 2018 | 10,709 ha | -58.4% |
| 2019 | 14,950 ha | +39.6% |
| 2020 | 11,710 ha | -21.7% |
| 2021 | 11,064 ha | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 14,927 ha | +34.9% |
| 2023 | 12,567 ha | -15.8% |
| 2024 | 12,853 ha | +2.3% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 12,853 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 12,853 ha, 1.0× the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 12,853 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7,804 ha, 1.6× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomatoes — Area harvested in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +232.7% | 4,593 ha | 15,280 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,331 ha | 4,000 ha | 5,378 ha | 7 |
| 2000s | 4,781 ha | 2,919 ha | 7,499 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,104 ha | 9,660 ha | 25,759 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,624 ha | 11,064 ha | 14,927 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 59 Philippines 14,048 ha compare
- 60 Mali 13,701 ha compare
- 61 Chile 13,058 ha compare
- 62 Ethiopia 12,853 ha compare
- 64 Zimbabwe 12,763 ha compare
- 65 Kyrgyzstan 11,859 ha compare
- 65 Kyrgyzstan 11,859 ha compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.8868 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1418 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4324 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.2894 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Ethiopia was 12,853 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 25,759 ha in 2017.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,919 ha in 2004.
- How does Ethiopia rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Ethiopia ranks 62nd out of 217 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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.