Cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana
Guyana: Cropland extent over the long-term was 449,900 hectares in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
449,900 hectares
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
133rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
449,900 hectares
in 2025
All-time low
47,762 hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2025, cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana stood at 449,900 hectares. That is the highest value across all 108 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.1% on the previous year and up 0.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana peaked at 449,900 hectares in 2025 and was at its lowest, 47,762 hectares, in 1000.
That places Guyana 133rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 108 years of available data.
Cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 47,762 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 51,203 hectares | +7.2% |
| 1200 | 54,320 hectares | +6.1% |
| 1300 | 61,472 hectares | +13.2% |
| 1400 | 67,938 hectares | +10.5% |
| 1500 | 73,633 hectares | +8.4% |
| 1600 | 70,606 hectares | -4.1% |
| 1700 | 71,709 hectares | +1.6% |
| 1710 | 74,734 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1720 | 77,879 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1730 | 81,150 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1740 | 84,551 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1750 | 88,087 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1760 | 91,762 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1770 | 95,580 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1780 | 99,548 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1790 | 103,670 hectares | +4.1% |
| 1800 | 107,950 hectares | +4.1% |
| 1810 | 112,395 hectares | +4.1% |
| 1820 | 117,569 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1830 | 122,966 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1840 | 128,594 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1850 | 134,463 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1860 | 140,581 hectares | +4.5% |
| 1870 | 151,242 hectares | +7.6% |
| 1880 | 162,688 hectares | +7.6% |
| 1890 | 174,973 hectares | +7.6% |
| 1900 | 188,155 hectares | +7.5% |
| 1910 | 202,296 hectares | +7.5% |
| 1920 | 215,073 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1930 | 228,613 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1940 | 242,960 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1950 | 258,154 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1951 | 265,622 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1952 | 274,363 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1953 | 284,040 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1954 | 294,366 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1955 | 305,106 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1956 | 316,071 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1957 | 327,121 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1958 | 338,167 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1959 | 349,141 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 360,000 hectares | +3.1% |
| 1961 | 360,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 360,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 360,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 360,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 360,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 365,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1967 | 365,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 367,000 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 367,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 372,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 372,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 375,000 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 377,000 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1974 | 377,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 379,000 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1976 | 380,867 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1977 | 382,733 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1978 | 384,600 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 386,467 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 388,333 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1981 | 390,200 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1982 | 392,067 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1983 | 393,933 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 398,800 hectares | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 400,667 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 404,533 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1987 | 406,400 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 408,267 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 412,133 hectares | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 414,000 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 415,867 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 417,733 hectares | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 419,594 hectares | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 421,461 hectares | +0.4% |
| 1995 | 425,328 hectares | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 428,195 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 430,062 hectares | +0.4% |
| 1998 | 431,929 hectares | +0.4% |
| 1999 | 433,786 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2000 | 436,653 hectares | +0.7% |
| 2001 | 440,520 hectares | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 442,388 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2003 | 444,256 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 446,124 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 447,992 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2006 | 447,993 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 447,995 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 447,997 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 447,998 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 448,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 449,000 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2022 | 449,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 449,300 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 449,600 hectares | +0.1% |
| 2025 | 449,900 hectares | +0.1% |
Guyana compared with similar countries
- Guyana's 449,900 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 666,510 hectares, 68% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Guyana's 449,900 hectares is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 661,020 hectares, 68% of the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 47,762 hectares | 47,762 hectares | 47,762 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 51,203 hectares | 51,203 hectares | 51,203 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 54,320 hectares | 54,320 hectares | 54,320 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 61,472 hectares | 61,472 hectares | 61,472 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 67,938 hectares | 67,938 hectares | 67,938 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 73,633 hectares | 73,633 hectares | 73,633 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 70,606 hectares | 70,606 hectares | 70,606 hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 71,709 hectares | 71,709 hectares | 71,709 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 74,734 hectares | 74,734 hectares | 74,734 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 77,879 hectares | 77,879 hectares | 77,879 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 81,150 hectares | 81,150 hectares | 81,150 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 84,551 hectares | 84,551 hectares | 84,551 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 88,087 hectares | 88,087 hectares | 88,087 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 91,762 hectares | 91,762 hectares | 91,762 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 95,580 hectares | 95,580 hectares | 95,580 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 99,548 hectares | 99,548 hectares | 99,548 hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 103,670 hectares | 103,670 hectares | 103,670 hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 107,950 hectares | 107,950 hectares | 107,950 hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 112,395 hectares | 112,395 hectares | 112,395 hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 117,569 hectares | 117,569 hectares | 117,569 hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 122,966 hectares | 122,966 hectares | 122,966 hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 128,594 hectares | 128,594 hectares | 128,594 hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 134,463 hectares | 134,463 hectares | 134,463 hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 140,581 hectares | 140,581 hectares | 140,581 hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 151,242 hectares | 151,242 hectares | 151,242 hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 162,688 hectares | 162,688 hectares | 162,688 hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 174,973 hectares | 174,973 hectares | 174,973 hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 188,155 hectares | 188,155 hectares | 188,155 hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 202,296 hectares | 202,296 hectares | 202,296 hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 215,073 hectares | 215,073 hectares | 215,073 hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 228,613 hectares | 228,613 hectares | 228,613 hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 242,960 hectares | 242,960 hectares | 242,960 hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 301,215 hectares | 258,154 hectares | 349,141 hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 362,400 hectares | 360,000 hectares | 367,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 378,667 hectares | 372,000 hectares | 386,467 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 399,533 hectares | 388,333 hectares | 412,133 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 423,796 hectares | 414,000 hectares | 433,786 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 444,992 hectares | 436,653 hectares | 447,998 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 448,000 hectares | 448,000 hectares | 448,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 449,133 hectares | 448,000 hectares | 449,900 hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Guyana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0773 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 2,507 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5708 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7351 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in Guyana was 449,900 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 Guyana?
- The highest recorded value was 449,900 hectares in 2025.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Guyana?
- The lowest recorded value was 47,762 hectares in 1000.
- How does Guyana rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- Guyana ranks 133rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in Guyana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Guyana 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.