Cropland extent over the long-term in Angola
Angola: Cropland extent over the long-term was 5.70 million hectares in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
5.70 million hectares
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
50th
of 202 countries
All-time high
5.70 million hectares
in 2025
All-time low
0 hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in Angola, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Angola recorded 5.70 million hectares for cropland extent over the long-term in 2025. That is the highest value across all 108 years on record.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in Angola peaked at 5.70 million hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0 hectares, in 1000.
That places Angola 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 108 years of available data.
Cropland extent over the long-term in Angola, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1200 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1300 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1400 | 0 hectares | — |
| 1500 | 1.11 million hectares | — |
| 1600 | 1.18 million hectares | +6.2% |
| 1700 | 1.24 million hectares | +5.9% |
| 1710 | 1.26 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 1720 | 1.27 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1730 | 1.28 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1740 | 1.29 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1750 | 1.30 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1760 | 1.31 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1770 | 1.32 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1780 | 1.34 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 1790 | 1.35 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 1800 | 1.37 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1810 | 1.38 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 1820 | 1.40 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 1830 | 1.42 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1840 | 1.44 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1850 | 1.47 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1860 | 1.57 million hectares | +7.1% |
| 1870 | 1.69 million hectares | +7.2% |
| 1880 | 1.77 million hectares | +5.2% |
| 1890 | 1.86 million hectares | +5.1% |
| 1900 | 1.77 million hectares | -4.9% |
| 1910 | 1.64 million hectares | -7.7% |
| 1920 | 1.57 million hectares | -3.9% |
| 1930 | 1.82 million hectares | +16.1% |
| 1940 | 2.10 million hectares | +14.9% |
| 1950 | 2.51 million hectares | +19.5% |
| 1951 | 2.57 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1952 | 2.63 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 1953 | 2.69 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1954 | 2.76 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 2.82 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1956 | 2.88 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1957 | 2.94 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1958 | 2.99 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1959 | 3.05 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 3.11 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1961 | 3.17 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1962 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 3.22 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 3.25 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 3.27 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1966 | 3.30 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 3.33 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1968 | 3.36 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 3.40 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 3.40 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 3.20 million hectares | -5.9% |
| 1977 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3.19 million hectares | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 3.19 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 3.17 million hectares | -0.5% |
| 1982 | 3.17 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 3.17 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1984 | 3.16 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1985 | 3.16 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 3.10 million hectares | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 3.10 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 3.10 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 3.10 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3.10 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3.15 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 3.20 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1993 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 3.20 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 3.30 million hectares | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 3.50 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 3.50 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 3.50 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 3.50 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 3.60 million hectares | +2.9% |
| 2008 | 3.60 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 4.24 million hectares | +17.6% |
| 2010 | 4.43 million hectares | +4.7% |
| 2011 | 4.93 million hectares | +11.3% |
| 2012 | 4.96 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 5.13 million hectares | +3.6% |
| 2014 | 5.31 million hectares | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 5.42 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 2016 | 5.66 million hectares | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 5.67 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 5.67 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 5.68 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 5.68 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2021 | 5.69 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 5.69 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 5.70 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 5.70 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 5.70 million hectares | +0.1% |
Angola compared with similar countries
- Angola's 5.70 million hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.01 million hectares, 1.9× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Angola's 5.70 million hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.31 million hectares, 1.7× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 0 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 1.11 million hectares | 1.11 million hectares | 1.11 million hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 1.18 million hectares | 1.18 million hectares | 1.18 million hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 1.24 million hectares | 1.24 million hectares | 1.24 million hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 1.26 million hectares | 1.26 million hectares | 1.26 million hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 1.27 million hectares | 1.27 million hectares | 1.27 million hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 1.28 million hectares | 1.28 million hectares | 1.28 million hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 1.29 million hectares | 1.29 million hectares | 1.29 million hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 1.30 million hectares | 1.30 million hectares | 1.30 million hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 1.31 million hectares | 1.31 million hectares | 1.31 million hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 1.32 million hectares | 1.32 million hectares | 1.32 million hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 1.34 million hectares | 1.34 million hectares | 1.34 million hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 1.35 million hectares | 1.35 million hectares | 1.35 million hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 1.37 million hectares | 1.37 million hectares | 1.37 million hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 1.38 million hectares | 1.38 million hectares | 1.38 million hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 1.40 million hectares | 1.40 million hectares | 1.40 million hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 1.42 million hectares | 1.42 million hectares | 1.42 million hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 1.44 million hectares | 1.44 million hectares | 1.44 million hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 1.47 million hectares | 1.47 million hectares | 1.47 million hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 1.57 million hectares | 1.57 million hectares | 1.57 million hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 1.69 million hectares | 1.69 million hectares | 1.69 million hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 1.86 million hectares | 1.86 million hectares | 1.86 million hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 1.64 million hectares | 1.64 million hectares | 1.64 million hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 1.57 million hectares | 1.57 million hectares | 1.57 million hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 1.82 million hectares | 1.82 million hectares | 1.82 million hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 2.10 million hectares | 2.10 million hectares | 2.10 million hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 2.78 million hectares | 2.51 million hectares | 3.05 million hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.26 million hectares | 3.11 million hectares | 3.40 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.32 million hectares | 3.19 million hectares | 3.40 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 3.14 million hectares | 3.10 million hectares | 3.19 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.19 million hectares | 3.10 million hectares | 3.20 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.51 million hectares | 3.20 million hectares | 4.24 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.29 million hectares | 4.43 million hectares | 5.68 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.69 million hectares | 5.68 million hectares | 5.70 million hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Angola
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0737 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1461 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0004 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.18 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 38.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2524 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 789.91 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2141 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in Angola?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in Angola was 5.70 million hectares in 2025, according to HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 5.70 million hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 hectares in 1000.
- How does Angola rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- Angola ranks 50th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cropland extent over the long-term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total cropland area for each separate country over time.