Cropland extent over the long-term in Tunisia
Tunisia: Cropland extent over the long-term was 4.95 million hectares in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
4.95 million hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
56th
of 202 countries
All-time high
5.23 million hectares
in 2011
All-time low
833,475 hectares
in 1700
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in Tunisia, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Tunisia recorded 4.95 million hectares for cropland extent over the long-term in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in Tunisia peaked at 5.23 million hectares in 2011 and was at its lowest, 833,475 hectares, in 1700.
That places Tunisia 56th 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 Tunisia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 1.11 million hectares | — |
| 1100 | 1.04 million hectares | -5.8% |
| 1200 | 1.09 million hectares | +4.4% |
| 1300 | 1.08 million hectares | -0.9% |
| 1400 | 855,803 hectares | -20.7% |
| 1500 | 848,361 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1600 | 1.05 million hectares | +23.9% |
| 1700 | 833,475 hectares | -20.7% |
| 1710 | 857,252 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1720 | 880,985 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1730 | 904,675 hectares | +2.7% |
| 1740 | 928,320 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1750 | 951,922 hectares | +2.5% |
| 1760 | 975,480 hectares | +2.5% |
| 1770 | 998,994 hectares | +2.4% |
| 1780 | 1.02 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1790 | 1.05 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1800 | 1.07 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1810 | 1.09 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1820 | 1.12 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1830 | 1.14 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1840 | 1.16 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1850 | 1.19 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1860 | 1.31 million hectares | +10.5% |
| 1870 | 1.45 million hectares | +10.5% |
| 1880 | 1.60 million hectares | +10.5% |
| 1890 | 1.77 million hectares | +10.5% |
| 1900 | 1.94 million hectares | +10.1% |
| 1910 | 2.28 million hectares | +17.4% |
| 1920 | 2.40 million hectares | +5.1% |
| 1930 | 2.68 million hectares | +11.5% |
| 1940 | 3.19 million hectares | +19.1% |
| 1950 | 3.67 million hectares | +15.3% |
| 1951 | 3.76 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 1952 | 3.84 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1953 | 3.91 million hectares | +1.7% |
| 1954 | 3.97 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1955 | 4.01 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 1956 | 4.06 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1957 | 4.10 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1958 | 4.15 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1959 | 4.20 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 1960 | 4.25 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 1961 | 4.25 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 4.25 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4.25 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4.33 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 1965 | 4.33 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4.33 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 4.33 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4.33 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4.49 million hectares | +3.5% |
| 1970 | 4.67 million hectares | +4.2% |
| 1971 | 4.68 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1972 | 4.78 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 4.87 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 4.92 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 4.99 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1976 | 5.06 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 5.11 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1978 | 4.99 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 1979 | 4.93 million hectares | -1.2% |
| 1980 | 4.70 million hectares | -4.7% |
| 1981 | 4.77 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 4.86 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1983 | 4.97 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 4.99 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 4.94 million hectares | -1.0% |
| 1986 | 4.85 million hectares | -1.9% |
| 1987 | 4.86 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 4.83 million hectares | -0.7% |
| 1989 | 4.88 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1990 | 4.85 million hectares | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 4.88 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 4.88 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1993 | 4.95 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 4.81 million hectares | -2.8% |
| 1995 | 4.88 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 4.93 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 4.92 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 5.01 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 4.99 million hectares | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 4.91 million hectares | -1.6% |
| 2002 | 4.91 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.93 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 4.90 million hectares | -1.0% |
| 2006 | 4.95 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 2007 | 4.93 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 5.04 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 4.94 million hectares | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 5.19 million hectares | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 5.23 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 2012 | 5.12 million hectares | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 5.13 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 4.92 million hectares | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 4.92 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 4.93 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 4.99 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 4.95 million hectares | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2025 | 4.95 million hectares | +0.0% |
Tunisia compared with similar countries
- Tunisia's 4.95 million hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.01 million hectares, 1.6× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Tunisia's 4.95 million hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.75 million hectares, 2.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 1.11 million hectares | 1.11 million hectares | 1.11 million hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 1.04 million hectares | 1.04 million hectares | 1.04 million hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 1.09 million hectares | 1.09 million hectares | 1.09 million hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 1.08 million hectares | 1.08 million hectares | 1.08 million hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 855,803 hectares | 855,803 hectares | 855,803 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 848,361 hectares | 848,361 hectares | 848,361 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 1.05 million hectares | 1.05 million hectares | 1.05 million hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 833,475 hectares | 833,475 hectares | 833,475 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 857,252 hectares | 857,252 hectares | 857,252 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 880,985 hectares | 880,985 hectares | 880,985 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 904,675 hectares | 904,675 hectares | 904,675 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 928,320 hectares | 928,320 hectares | 928,320 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 951,922 hectares | 951,922 hectares | 951,922 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 975,480 hectares | 975,480 hectares | 975,480 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 998,994 hectares | 998,994 hectares | 998,994 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 1.02 million hectares | 1.02 million hectares | 1.02 million hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 1.05 million hectares | 1.05 million hectares | 1.05 million hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 1.07 million hectares | 1.07 million hectares | 1.07 million hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 1.09 million hectares | 1.09 million hectares | 1.09 million hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 1.12 million hectares | 1.12 million hectares | 1.12 million hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 1.14 million hectares | 1.14 million hectares | 1.14 million hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 1.16 million hectares | 1.16 million hectares | 1.16 million hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 1.19 million hectares | 1.19 million hectares | 1.19 million hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 1.31 million hectares | 1.31 million hectares | 1.31 million hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 1.45 million hectares | 1.45 million hectares | 1.45 million hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 1.60 million hectares | 1.60 million hectares | 1.60 million hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1.77 million hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 1.94 million hectares | 1.94 million hectares | 1.94 million hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 2.28 million hectares | 2.28 million hectares | 2.28 million hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 2.40 million hectares | 2.40 million hectares | 2.40 million hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 2.68 million hectares | 2.68 million hectares | 2.68 million hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 3.19 million hectares | 3.19 million hectares | 3.19 million hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 3.97 million hectares | 3.67 million hectares | 4.20 million hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.32 million hectares | 4.25 million hectares | 4.49 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.90 million hectares | 4.67 million hectares | 5.11 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.86 million hectares | 4.70 million hectares | 4.99 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.91 million hectares | 4.81 million hectares | 5.01 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.94 million hectares | 4.90 million hectares | 5.04 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.03 million hectares | 4.92 million hectares | 5.23 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.95 million hectares | 4.95 million hectares | 4.95 million hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Tunisia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.4009 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.7856 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 18.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1029 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 479.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5867 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in Tunisia?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in Tunisia was 4.95 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 Tunisia?
- The highest recorded value was 5.23 million hectares in 2011.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Tunisia?
- The lowest recorded value was 833,475 hectares in 1700.
- How does Tunisia rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- Tunisia ranks 56th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in Tunisia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Tunisia 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.