Tomatoes — Area harvested in Western Africa
Western Africa: Tomatoes — Area harvested was 1.05 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Western Africa, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, tomatoes — area harvested in Western Africa stood at 1.05 million ha.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and up 52.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tomatoes — area harvested in Western Africa peaked at 1.22 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 27,160 ha, in 1961.
Western Africa ranks 5th of 30 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tomatoes — Area harvested in Western Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 27,160 ha | — |
| 1962 | 27,607 ha | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 27,976 ha | +1.3% |
| 1964 | 29,567 ha | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 33,286 ha | +12.6% |
| 1966 | 33,997 ha | +2.1% |
| 1967 | 37,795 ha | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 38,465 ha | +1.8% |
| 1969 | 37,683 ha | -2.0% |
| 1970 | 49,547 ha | +31.5% |
| 1971 | 50,872 ha | +2.7% |
| 1972 | 57,799 ha | +13.6% |
| 1973 | 52,489 ha | -9.2% |
| 1974 | 56,376 ha | +7.4% |
| 1975 | 56,648 ha | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 62,388 ha | +10.1% |
| 1977 | 58,450 ha | -6.3% |
| 1978 | 69,328 ha | +18.6% |
| 1979 | 76,626 ha | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 68,320 ha | -10.8% |
| 1981 | 64,701 ha | -5.3% |
| 1982 | 62,949 ha | -2.7% |
| 1983 | 68,107 ha | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 67,069 ha | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 66,392 ha | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 70,885 ha | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 82,666 ha | +16.6% |
| 1988 | 83,146 ha | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 87,482 ha | +5.2% |
| 1990 | 83,866 ha | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 95,528 ha | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 88,954 ha | -6.9% |
| 1993 | 93,630 ha | +5.3% |
| 1994 | 117,174 ha | +25.1% |
| 1995 | 118,647 ha | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 114,366 ha | -3.6% |
| 1997 | 142,444 ha | +24.6% |
| 1998 | 172,635 ha | +21.2% |
| 1999 | 199,322 ha | +15.5% |
| 2000 | 295,727 ha | +48.4% |
| 2001 | 298,180 ha | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 313,207 ha | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 302,346 ha | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 333,704 ha | +10.4% |
| 2005 | 344,294 ha | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 336,421 ha | -2.3% |
| 2007 | 344,920 ha | +2.5% |
| 2008 | 373,741 ha | +8.4% |
| 2009 | 370,414 ha | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 383,914 ha | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 393,114 ha | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 589,893 ha | +50.1% |
| 2013 | 649,371 ha | +10.1% |
| 2014 | 683,679 ha | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 729,575 ha | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 811,407 ha | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 872,869 ha | +7.6% |
| 2018 | 1.02 million ha | +17.3% |
| 2019 | 1.09 million ha | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 1.13 million ha | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 1.12 million ha | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 1.22 million ha | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 1.06 million ha | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 1.05 million ha | -1.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 32,615 ha | 27,160 ha | 38,465 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 59,052 ha | 49,547 ha | 76,626 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 72,172 ha | 62,949 ha | 87,482 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 122,657 ha | 83,866 ha | 199,322 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 331,295 ha | 295,727 ha | 373,741 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 722,488 ha | 383,914 ha | 1.09 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.11 million ha | 1.05 million ha | 1.22 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tomatoes — area harvested in Western Africa?
- Tomatoes — area harvested in Western Africa was 1.05 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.22 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest tomatoes — area harvested recorded in Western Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,160 ha in 1961.
- How does Western Africa rank for tomatoes — area harvested?
- Western Africa ranks 5th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is tomatoes — area harvested rising or falling in Western Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western 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.