Cropland extent over the long-term in Oman
Oman: Cropland extent over the long-term was 117,316 hectares in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
117,316 hectares
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
150th
of 202 countries
All-time high
172,568 hectares
in 1000
All-time low
35,000 hectares
in 1960
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in Oman, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Oman recorded 117,316 hectares for cropland extent over the long-term in 2025.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in Oman peaked at 172,568 hectares in 1000 and was at its lowest, 35,000 hectares, in 1960.
That places Oman 150th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 108 years of available data.
Cropland extent over the long-term in Oman, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 172,568 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 166,357 hectares | -3.6% |
| 1200 | 159,645 hectares | -4.0% |
| 1300 | 152,315 hectares | -4.6% |
| 1400 | 144,203 hectares | -5.3% |
| 1500 | 135,057 hectares | -6.3% |
| 1600 | 146,253 hectares | +8.3% |
| 1700 | 150,782 hectares | +3.1% |
| 1710 | 151,031 hectares | +0.2% |
| 1720 | 151,168 hectares | +0.1% |
| 1730 | 151,187 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1740 | 151,080 hectares | -0.1% |
| 1750 | 150,840 hectares | -0.2% |
| 1760 | 150,458 hectares | -0.3% |
| 1770 | 149,925 hectares | -0.4% |
| 1780 | 149,229 hectares | -0.5% |
| 1790 | 148,358 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1800 | 147,297 hectares | -0.7% |
| 1810 | 146,030 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1820 | 144,537 hectares | -1.0% |
| 1830 | 144,932 hectares | +0.3% |
| 1840 | 145,278 hectares | +0.2% |
| 1850 | 145,290 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 144,903 hectares | -0.3% |
| 1870 | 144,037 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1880 | 142,383 hectares | -1.1% |
| 1890 | 143,384 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1900 | 143,414 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 142,121 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1920 | 132,876 hectares | -6.5% |
| 1930 | 122,073 hectares | -8.1% |
| 1940 | 107,943 hectares | -11.6% |
| 1950 | 87,076 hectares | -19.3% |
| 1951 | 85,261 hectares | -2.1% |
| 1952 | 83,379 hectares | -2.2% |
| 1953 | 81,299 hectares | -2.5% |
| 1954 | 78,887 hectares | -3.0% |
| 1955 | 75,987 hectares | -3.7% |
| 1956 | 72,397 hectares | -4.7% |
| 1957 | 67,796 hectares | -6.4% |
| 1958 | 61,618 hectares | -9.1% |
| 1959 | 52,533 hectares | -14.7% |
| 1960 | 35,000 hectares | -33.4% |
| 1961 | 35,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 35,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 35,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 36,000 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 36,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 36,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 38,000 hectares | +5.6% |
| 1968 | 40,000 hectares | +5.3% |
| 1969 | 40,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 42,000 hectares | +5.0% |
| 1971 | 42,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 44,000 hectares | +4.8% |
| 1973 | 45,000 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 46,000 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1975 | 47,000 hectares | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 48,000 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 49,000 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1978 | 51,000 hectares | +4.1% |
| 1979 | 51,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 51,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 51,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 51,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 55,000 hectares | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 59,000 hectares | +7.3% |
| 1985 | 61,000 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1986 | 67,000 hectares | +9.8% |
| 1987 | 70,000 hectares | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 73,000 hectares | +4.3% |
| 1989 | 77,000 hectares | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 80,000 hectares | +3.9% |
| 1991 | 80,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 83,000 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 72,000 hectares | -13.3% |
| 1994 | 72,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 71,000 hectares | -1.4% |
| 1996 | 71,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 70,000 hectares | -1.4% |
| 1998 | 71,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 71,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 73,000 hectares | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 73,600 hectares | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 73,400 hectares | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 73,000 hectares | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 72,000 hectares | -1.4% |
| 2005 | 65,000 hectares | -9.7% |
| 2006 | 63,000 hectares | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 65,000 hectares | +3.2% |
| 2008 | 67,000 hectares | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 74,000 hectares | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 72,600 hectares | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 76,000 hectares | +4.7% |
| 2012 | 72,800 hectares | -4.2% |
| 2013 | 68,500 hectares | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 68,800 hectares | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 83,000 hectares | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 85,000 hectares | +2.4% |
| 2017 | 100,920 hectares | +18.7% |
| 2018 | 108,890 hectares | +7.9% |
| 2019 | 108,890 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 110,400 hectares | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 107,930 hectares | -2.2% |
| 2022 | 116,220 hectares | +7.7% |
| 2023 | 114,576 hectares | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 115,946 hectares | +1.2% |
| 2025 | 117,316 hectares | +1.2% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 117,316 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 666,510 hectares, 18% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- Oman's 117,316 hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.75 million hectares, 7% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cropland extent over the long-term in Oman changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -33.4% | 52,533 hectares | 35,000 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 172,568 hectares | 172,568 hectares | 172,568 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 166,357 hectares | 166,357 hectares | 166,357 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 159,645 hectares | 159,645 hectares | 159,645 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 152,315 hectares | 152,315 hectares | 152,315 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 144,203 hectares | 144,203 hectares | 144,203 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 135,057 hectares | 135,057 hectares | 135,057 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 146,253 hectares | 146,253 hectares | 146,253 hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 150,782 hectares | 150,782 hectares | 150,782 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 151,031 hectares | 151,031 hectares | 151,031 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 151,168 hectares | 151,168 hectares | 151,168 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 151,187 hectares | 151,187 hectares | 151,187 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 151,080 hectares | 151,080 hectares | 151,080 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 150,840 hectares | 150,840 hectares | 150,840 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 150,458 hectares | 150,458 hectares | 150,458 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 149,925 hectares | 149,925 hectares | 149,925 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 149,229 hectares | 149,229 hectares | 149,229 hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 148,358 hectares | 148,358 hectares | 148,358 hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 147,297 hectares | 147,297 hectares | 147,297 hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 146,030 hectares | 146,030 hectares | 146,030 hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 144,537 hectares | 144,537 hectares | 144,537 hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 144,932 hectares | 144,932 hectares | 144,932 hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 145,278 hectares | 145,278 hectares | 145,278 hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 145,290 hectares | 145,290 hectares | 145,290 hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 144,903 hectares | 144,903 hectares | 144,903 hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 144,037 hectares | 144,037 hectares | 144,037 hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 142,383 hectares | 142,383 hectares | 142,383 hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 143,384 hectares | 143,384 hectares | 143,384 hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 143,414 hectares | 143,414 hectares | 143,414 hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 142,121 hectares | 142,121 hectares | 142,121 hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 132,876 hectares | 132,876 hectares | 132,876 hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 122,073 hectares | 122,073 hectares | 122,073 hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 107,943 hectares | 107,943 hectares | 107,943 hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 74,623 hectares | 52,533 hectares | 87,076 hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 36,600 hectares | 35,000 hectares | 40,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 46,500 hectares | 42,000 hectares | 51,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 61,500 hectares | 51,000 hectares | 77,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 74,100 hectares | 70,000 hectares | 83,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 69,900 hectares | 63,000 hectares | 74,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,540 hectares | 68,500 hectares | 108,890 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 113,731 hectares | 107,930 hectares | 117,316 hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Oman
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0281 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 560.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.86 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2052 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.8% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in Oman?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in Oman was 117,316 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 Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 172,568 hectares in 1000.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,000 hectares in 1960.
- How does Oman rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- Oman ranks 150th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in Oman?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Oman 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.