Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in China, mainland
China, mainland: Vegetables Primary — Area harvested was 23.64 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in China, mainland, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
China, mainland recorded 23.64 million ha for vegetables primary — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vegetables primary — area harvested in China, mainland peaked at 23.67 million ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.41 million ha, in 1970.
China, mainland ranks 3rd of 251 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vegetables Primary — Area harvested in China, mainland, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.92 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 4.38 million ha | -11.0% |
| 1963 | 3.78 million ha | -13.7% |
| 1964 | 3.39 million ha | -10.3% |
| 1965 | 3.45 million ha | +1.7% |
| 1966 | 3.32 million ha | -3.7% |
| 1967 | 3.32 million ha | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 3.26 million ha | -2.0% |
| 1969 | 3.21 million ha | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 2.41 million ha | -24.9% |
| 1971 | 2.68 million ha | +10.8% |
| 1972 | 2.59 million ha | -3.2% |
| 1973 | 2.85 million ha | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 2.77 million ha | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 2.86 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 2.85 million ha | -0.2% |
| 1977 | 3.00 million ha | +5.0% |
| 1978 | 3.39 million ha | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 3.36 million ha | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3.28 million ha | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 3.58 million ha | +9.2% |
| 1982 | 3.98 million ha | +11.3% |
| 1983 | 4.21 million ha | +5.8% |
| 1984 | 4.35 million ha | +3.2% |
| 1985 | 4.93 million ha | +13.3% |
| 1986 | 5.51 million ha | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 5.80 million ha | +5.4% |
| 1988 | 6.27 million ha | +8.1% |
| 1989 | 6.61 million ha | +5.4% |
| 1990 | 6.68 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 6.97 million ha | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 7.17 million ha | +2.9% |
| 1993 | 8.51 million ha | +18.6% |
| 1994 | 9.40 million ha | +10.5% |
| 1995 | 10.03 million ha | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 11.02 million ha | +9.9% |
| 1997 | 11.88 million ha | +7.9% |
| 1998 | 12.75 million ha | +7.3% |
| 1999 | 14.17 million ha | +11.1% |
| 2000 | 15.81 million ha | +11.5% |
| 2001 | 16.56 million ha | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 17.30 million ha | +4.5% |
| 2003 | 17.79 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 18.62 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 19.17 million ha | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 19.42 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2007 | 19.88 million ha | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 19.84 million ha | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 20.42 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 21.07 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 21.67 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 21.88 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 21.94 million ha | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 22.35 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 23.37 million ha | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 22.73 million ha | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 23.03 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 23.21 million ha | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 23.44 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2020 | 23.67 million ha | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 23.56 million ha | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 23.64 million ha | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 23.64 million ha | -0.0% |
| 2024 | 23.64 million ha | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.67 million ha | 3.21 million ha | 4.92 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.88 million ha | 2.41 million ha | 3.39 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.85 million ha | 3.28 million ha | 6.61 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.86 million ha | 6.68 million ha | 14.17 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.48 million ha | 15.81 million ha | 20.42 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.47 million ha | 21.07 million ha | 23.44 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 23.63 million ha | 23.56 million ha | 23.67 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is vegetables primary — area harvested in China, mainland?
- Vegetables primary — area harvested in China, mainland was 23.64 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest vegetables primary — area harvested recorded in China, mainland?
- The highest recorded value was 23.67 million ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest vegetables primary — area harvested recorded in China, mainland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.41 million ha in 1970.
- How does China, mainland rank for vegetables primary — area harvested?
- China, mainland ranks 3rd out of 251 countries with data for 2024.
- Is vegetables primary — area harvested rising or falling in China, mainland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China, mainland data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Vegetables Primary — 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.