Cropland extent over the long-term in India
India: Cropland extent over the long-term was 166.71 million hectares in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
166.71 million hectares
Change on year
down 0.1%
World rank
1st
of 202 countries
All-time high
169.71 million hectares
in 1994
All-time low
27.36 million hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in India, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
India recorded 166.71 million hectares for cropland extent over the long-term in 2025.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in India peaked at 169.71 million hectares in 1994 and was at its lowest, 27.36 million hectares, in 1000.
That places India 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 108 years of available data.
Cropland extent over the long-term in India, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 27.36 million hectares | — |
| 1100 | 27.99 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1200 | 28.61 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1300 | 29.21 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1400 | 29.80 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1500 | 30.37 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1600 | 30.93 million hectares | +1.8% |
| 1700 | 37.43 million hectares | +21.0% |
| 1710 | 40.24 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1720 | 43.27 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1730 | 46.53 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1740 | 50.03 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1750 | 53.80 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1760 | 57.85 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1770 | 62.20 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1780 | 66.88 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1790 | 71.91 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1800 | 77.33 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1810 | 83.15 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1820 | 89.41 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1830 | 96.14 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1840 | 103.37 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1850 | 111.15 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1860 | 112.75 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1870 | 114.38 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1880 | 116.08 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1890 | 117.80 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1900 | 119.51 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1910 | 121.23 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1920 | 122.94 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1930 | 131.75 million hectares | +7.2% |
| 1940 | 140.55 million hectares | +6.7% |
| 1950 | 149.36 million hectares | +6.3% |
| 1951 | 150.46 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1952 | 151.57 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1953 | 152.67 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1954 | 153.78 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1955 | 154.88 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1956 | 155.99 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1957 | 157.09 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1958 | 158.20 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1959 | 159.30 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1960 | 160.41 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1961 | 160.41 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 161.81 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1963 | 161.47 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1964 | 161.53 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 161.85 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 162.13 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 163.20 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1968 | 163.98 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 163.88 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1970 | 164.47 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 163.96 million hectares | -0.3% |
| 1972 | 164.39 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 165.45 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1974 | 165.90 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 166.24 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 166.46 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1977 | 166.46 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 167.63 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 167.84 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1980 | 167.55 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1981 | 167.81 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1982 | 168.14 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1983 | 167.93 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 168.81 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 168.73 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 1986 | 168.80 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 169.09 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 168.76 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 169.36 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 1990 | 169.50 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 169.57 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 169.39 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 169.67 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 169.71 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 169.30 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1996 | 168.91 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 169.49 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1998 | 169.42 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 169.53 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 169.53 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 169.28 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 169.48 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 169.24 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2004 | 169.34 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2005 | 169.12 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2006 | 168.91 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2007 | 168.65 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 168.83 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 169.16 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 168.66 million hectares | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 168.80 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 168.77 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 168.86 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 168.88 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 168.83 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 168.73 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 168.31 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 168.20 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 168.10 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 167.48 million hectares | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 167.48 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 167.48 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 167.13 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 2024 | 166.92 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2025 | 166.71 million hectares | -0.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 166.71 million hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.01 million hectares, 55.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- India's 166.71 million hectares is above the median for South Asia, which is 2.37 million hectares, 70.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 27.36 million hectares | 27.36 million hectares | 27.36 million hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 27.99 million hectares | 27.99 million hectares | 27.99 million hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 28.61 million hectares | 28.61 million hectares | 28.61 million hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 29.21 million hectares | 29.21 million hectares | 29.21 million hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 29.80 million hectares | 29.80 million hectares | 29.80 million hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 30.37 million hectares | 30.37 million hectares | 30.37 million hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 30.93 million hectares | 30.93 million hectares | 30.93 million hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 37.43 million hectares | 37.43 million hectares | 37.43 million hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 40.24 million hectares | 40.24 million hectares | 40.24 million hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 43.27 million hectares | 43.27 million hectares | 43.27 million hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 46.53 million hectares | 46.53 million hectares | 46.53 million hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 50.03 million hectares | 50.03 million hectares | 50.03 million hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 53.80 million hectares | 53.80 million hectares | 53.80 million hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 57.85 million hectares | 57.85 million hectares | 57.85 million hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 62.20 million hectares | 62.20 million hectares | 62.20 million hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 66.88 million hectares | 66.88 million hectares | 66.88 million hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 71.91 million hectares | 71.91 million hectares | 71.91 million hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 77.33 million hectares | 77.33 million hectares | 77.33 million hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 83.15 million hectares | 83.15 million hectares | 83.15 million hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 89.41 million hectares | 89.41 million hectares | 89.41 million hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 96.14 million hectares | 96.14 million hectares | 96.14 million hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 103.37 million hectares | 103.37 million hectares | 103.37 million hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 111.15 million hectares | 111.15 million hectares | 111.15 million hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 112.75 million hectares | 112.75 million hectares | 112.75 million hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 114.38 million hectares | 114.38 million hectares | 114.38 million hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 116.08 million hectares | 116.08 million hectares | 116.08 million hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 117.80 million hectares | 117.80 million hectares | 117.80 million hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 119.51 million hectares | 119.51 million hectares | 119.51 million hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 121.23 million hectares | 121.23 million hectares | 121.23 million hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 122.94 million hectares | 122.94 million hectares | 122.94 million hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 131.75 million hectares | 131.75 million hectares | 131.75 million hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 140.55 million hectares | 140.55 million hectares | 140.55 million hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 154.33 million hectares | 149.36 million hectares | 159.30 million hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 162.07 million hectares | 160.41 million hectares | 163.98 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 165.88 million hectares | 163.96 million hectares | 167.84 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.50 million hectares | 167.55 million hectares | 169.36 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 169.45 million hectares | 168.91 million hectares | 169.71 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 169.15 million hectares | 168.65 million hectares | 169.53 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 168.61 million hectares | 168.10 million hectares | 168.88 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 167.20 million hectares | 166.71 million hectares | 167.48 million hectares | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in India?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in India was 166.71 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 169.71 million hectares in 1994.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 27.36 million hectares in 1000.
- How does India rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- India ranks 1st out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this India 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.