2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa
Africa: 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) was 374,209 No in 2024. ▲ Rising
2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa, 1995–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in No.
Analysis
In 2024, 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa stood at 374,209 No. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 17.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa peaked at 374,209 No in 2024 and was at its lowest, 141,307 No, in 1995.
Africa ranks 12th of 32 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 15 years of available data.
2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa, year by year
| Year | No | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 141,307 No | — |
| 2000 | 158,942 No | +12.5% |
| 2005 | 219,628 No | +38.2% |
| 2010 | 290,389 No | +32.2% |
| 2012 | 304,557 No | +4.9% |
| 2014 | 317,434 No | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 333,426 No | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 338,102 No | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 342,742 No | +1.4% |
| 2019 | 347,459 No | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 353,679 No | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 356,382 No | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 358,151 No | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 360,186 No | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 374,209 No | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 141,307 No | 141,307 No | 141,307 No | 1 |
| 2000s | 189,285 No | 158,942 No | 219,628 No | 2 |
| 2010s | 324,873 No | 290,389 No | 347,459 No | 7 |
| 2020s | 360,521 No | 353,679 No | 374,209 No | 5 |
Countries ranked near Africa
More economy & growth data for Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.96 Percent per annum (2028)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.26 Percent per annum (2028)
- Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ 10.08 million (2027)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ per capita 7.84 % (2024)
- GDP Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 101.78 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Annual growth US$ 10.34 % (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$, 2015 prices 3.04 million million USD (2024)
- Gross Fixed Capital Formation Deflator — Value US$, 2015 prices 88.82 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita, 2015 prices 2,011 USD (2024)
- Gross Domestic Product — Value US$ per capita 2,047 USD (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa?
- 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) in Africa was 374,209 No in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) recorded in Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 374,209 No in 2024.
- What is the lowest 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) recorded in Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 141,307 No in 1995.
- How does Africa rank for 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number)?
- Africa ranks 12th out of 32 groups with data for 2024.
- Is 2.5.1a plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) rising or falling in Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of 2.5.1a Plant genetic resources accessions stored ex situ (number) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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