Tomatoes — Area harvested in South America
South America: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 132,585 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Tomatoes — Area harvested in South America, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in South America stood at 132,585 ha.
The figure is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in South America peaked at 165,149 ha in 1996 and was at its lowest, 75,344 ha, in 1961.
That places South America 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in South America, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 75,344 ha | — |
| 1962 | 79,814 ha | +5.9% |
| 1963 | 83,158 ha | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 92,277 ha | +11.0% |
| 1965 | 89,957 ha | -2.5% |
| 1966 | 100,491 ha | +11.7% |
| 1967 | 104,797 ha | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 108,516 ha | +3.5% |
| 1969 | 103,840 ha | -4.3% |
| 1970 | 110,129 ha | +6.1% |
| 1971 | 118,025 ha | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 119,139 ha | +0.9% |
| 1973 | 115,347 ha | -3.2% |
| 1974 | 128,917 ha | +11.8% |
| 1975 | 121,613 ha | -5.7% |
| 1976 | 121,449 ha | -0.1% |
| 1977 | 128,855 ha | +6.1% |
| 1978 | 139,053 ha | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 143,448 ha | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 133,603 ha | -6.9% |
| 1981 | 121,106 ha | -9.4% |
| 1982 | 137,547 ha | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 130,925 ha | -4.8% |
| 1984 | 128,412 ha | -1.9% |
| 1985 | 140,405 ha | +9.3% |
| 1986 | 139,149 ha | -0.9% |
| 1987 | 140,303 ha | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 146,994 ha | +4.8% |
| 1989 | 156,106 ha | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 157,595 ha | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 153,570 ha | -2.6% |
| 1992 | 150,089 ha | -2.3% |
| 1993 | 154,264 ha | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 158,623 ha | +2.8% |
| 1995 | 155,705 ha | -1.8% |
| 1996 | 165,149 ha | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 155,664 ha | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 155,020 ha | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 158,625 ha | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 146,828 ha | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 143,636 ha | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 144,983 ha | +0.9% |
| 2003 | 143,050 ha | -1.3% |
| 2004 | 141,600 ha | -1.0% |
| 2005 | 142,228 ha | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 143,501 ha | +0.9% |
| 2007 | 134,644 ha | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 136,964 ha | +1.7% |
| 2009 | 137,477 ha | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 139,227 ha | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 143,743 ha | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 134,927 ha | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 132,633 ha | -1.7% |
| 2014 | 134,110 ha | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 135,403 ha | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 137,986 ha | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 126,400 ha | -8.4% |
| 2018 | 123,852 ha | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 118,735 ha | -4.1% |
| 2020 | 121,675 ha | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 124,123 ha | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 124,097 ha | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 132,182 ha | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 132,585 ha | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 93,133 ha | 75,344 ha | 108,516 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 124,598 ha | 110,129 ha | 143,448 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 137,455 ha | 121,106 ha | 156,106 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 156,430 ha | 150,089 ha | 165,149 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 141,491 ha | 134,644 ha | 146,828 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 132,702 ha | 118,735 ha | 143,743 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,932 ha | 121,675 ha | 132,585 ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in South America?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in South America was 132,585 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The highest recorded value was 165,149 ha in 1996.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in South America?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,344 ha in 1961.
- How does South America rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- South America ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in South America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South America 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.