Tomatoes — Area harvested in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 113,974 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in Middle Africa stood at 113,974 ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and down 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 176,820 ha in 2010 and was at its lowest, 10,320 ha, in 1961.
Middle Africa ranks 21st 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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 10,320 ha | — |
| 1962 | 11,220 ha | +8.7% |
| 1963 | 11,590 ha | +3.3% |
| 1964 | 13,190 ha | +13.8% |
| 1965 | 13,290 ha | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 15,350 ha | +15.5% |
| 1967 | 15,350 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 15,550 ha | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 16,600 ha | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 18,400 ha | +10.8% |
| 1971 | 19,050 ha | +3.5% |
| 1972 | 19,500 ha | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 21,000 ha | +7.7% |
| 1974 | 22,100 ha | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 22,200 ha | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 22,850 ha | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 22,900 ha | +0.2% |
| 1978 | 18,300 ha | -20.1% |
| 1979 | 18,300 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 18,400 ha | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 18,800 ha | +2.2% |
| 1982 | 18,900 ha | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 19,900 ha | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 19,700 ha | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 21,850 ha | +10.9% |
| 1986 | 21,150 ha | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 22,250 ha | +5.2% |
| 1988 | 24,700 ha | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 25,400 ha | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 26,224 ha | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 24,780 ha | -5.5% |
| 1992 | 22,698 ha | -8.4% |
| 1993 | 26,306 ha | +15.9% |
| 1994 | 27,401 ha | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 27,435 ha | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 28,845 ha | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 31,191 ha | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 34,327 ha | +10.1% |
| 1999 | 37,451 ha | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 39,945 ha | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 43,129 ha | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 57,617 ha | +33.6% |
| 2003 | 59,942 ha | +4.0% |
| 2004 | 62,635 ha | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 72,111 ha | +15.1% |
| 2006 | 63,932 ha | -11.3% |
| 2007 | 67,664 ha | +5.8% |
| 2008 | 72,103 ha | +6.6% |
| 2009 | 148,319 ha | +105.7% |
| 2010 | 176,820 ha | +19.2% |
| 2011 | 109,720 ha | -37.9% |
| 2012 | 123,936 ha | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 118,318 ha | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 128,508 ha | +8.6% |
| 2015 | 136,024 ha | +5.8% |
| 2016 | 119,663 ha | -12.0% |
| 2017 | 118,352 ha | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 116,897 ha | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 111,790 ha | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 111,338 ha | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 107,572 ha | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 106,233 ha | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 112,653 ha | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 113,974 ha | +1.2% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Tomatoes — Area harvested in Middle Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +105.7% | 72,103 ha | 148,319 ha |
| 2011 | -37.9% | 176,820 ha | 109,720 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 13,607 ha | 10,320 ha | 16,600 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,460 ha | 18,300 ha | 22,900 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 21,105 ha | 18,400 ha | 25,400 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 28,666 ha | 22,698 ha | 37,451 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 68,740 ha | 39,945 ha | 148,319 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 126,003 ha | 109,720 ha | 176,820 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 110,354 ha | 106,233 ha | 113,974 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Middle Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in Middle Africa?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Middle Africa was 113,974 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 176,820 ha in 2010.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,320 ha in 1961.
- How does Middle Africa rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Middle Africa ranks 21st out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle 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.