Cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Cropland extent over the long-term was 3.01 million hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
3.01 million hectares
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
73rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
4.30 million hectares
in 2008
All-time low
43,726 hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe is 3.01 million hectares, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 1.4% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe peaked at 4.30 million hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 43,726 hectares, in 1000.
That places Zimbabwe 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 43,726 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 43,726 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1200 | 43,726 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1300 | 43,726 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1400 | 43,726 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1500 | 87,452 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1600 | 94,886 hectares | +8.5% |
| 1700 | 102,319 hectares | +7.8% |
| 1710 | 105,892 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1720 | 109,466 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1730 | 113,039 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1740 | 116,612 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1750 | 120,185 hectares | +3.1% |
| 1760 | 123,758 hectares | +3.0% |
| 1770 | 127,331 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1780 | 130,905 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1790 | 134,478 hectares | +2.7% |
| 1800 | 138,051 hectares | +2.7% |
| 1810 | 141,624 hectares | +2.6% |
| 1820 | 145,197 hectares | +2.5% |
| 1830 | 148,770 hectares | +2.5% |
| 1840 | 152,344 hectares | +2.4% |
| 1850 | 155,917 hectares | +2.3% |
| 1860 | 172,402 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1870 | 190,629 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1880 | 210,784 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1890 | 233,069 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1900 | 257,711 hectares | +10.6% |
| 1910 | 303,373 hectares | +17.7% |
| 1920 | 353,828 hectares | +16.6% |
| 1930 | 435,633 hectares | +23.1% |
| 1940 | 531,996 hectares | +22.1% |
| 1950 | 706,526 hectares | +32.8% |
| 1951 | 727,848 hectares | +3.0% |
| 1952 | 750,385 hectares | +3.1% |
| 1953 | 773,934 hectares | +3.1% |
| 1954 | 798,363 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1955 | 823,600 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1956 | 849,643 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 876,558 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1958 | 904,463 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1959 | 933,517 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1960 | 963,872 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1961 | 995,609 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1962 | 1.03 million hectares | +3.8% |
| 1963 | 1.10 million hectares | +6.3% |
| 1964 | 1.13 million hectares | +3.1% |
| 1965 | 1.18 million hectares | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 1.16 million hectares | -1.7% |
| 1967 | 1.22 million hectares | +5.9% |
| 1968 | 1.24 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1969 | 1.33 million hectares | +7.2% |
| 1970 | 1.40 million hectares | +4.8% |
| 1971 | 1.48 million hectares | +6.0% |
| 1972 | 1.59 million hectares | +7.0% |
| 1973 | 1.64 million hectares | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 1.74 million hectares | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 1.79 million hectares | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 1.84 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 1.93 million hectares | +4.9% |
| 1978 | 1.95 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 1.99 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1980 | 2.07 million hectares | +3.8% |
| 1981 | 2.20 million hectares | +6.0% |
| 1982 | 2.28 million hectares | +3.9% |
| 1983 | 2.46 million hectares | +7.9% |
| 1984 | 2.52 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 2.58 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 2.69 million hectares | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 2.59 million hectares | -3.7% |
| 1988 | 2.69 million hectares | +3.6% |
| 1989 | 2.93 million hectares | +8.9% |
| 1990 | 3.04 million hectares | +4.0% |
| 1991 | 3.10 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 2.84 million hectares | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 2.95 million hectares | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 3.22 million hectares | +9.2% |
| 1995 | 3.19 million hectares | -0.7% |
| 1996 | 3.38 million hectares | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 3.31 million hectares | -2.0% |
| 1998 | 3.29 million hectares | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 3.51 million hectares | +6.7% |
| 2000 | 3.76 million hectares | +7.1% |
| 2001 | 3.66 million hectares | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 3.71 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 2003 | 3.71 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3.86 million hectares | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 3.96 million hectares | +2.6% |
| 2006 | 4.15 million hectares | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 4.05 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 4.30 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 4.15 million hectares | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 4.05 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 4.25 million hectares | +5.0% |
| 2012 | 4.09 million hectares | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 3.76 million hectares | -8.0% |
| 2014 | 3.38 million hectares | -10.1% |
| 2015 | 3.34 million hectares | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 3.43 million hectares | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 3.30 million hectares | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 3.37 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 2019 | 3.19 million hectares | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 3.28 million hectares | +2.9% |
| 2021 | 3.14 million hectares | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 3.18 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 3.10 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 3.06 million hectares | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 3.01 million hectares | -1.4% |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 3.01 million hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.01 million hectares, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 3.01 million hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.31 million hectares, 91% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1500 | +100.0% | 43,726 hectares | 87,452 hectares |
| 1950 | +32.8% | 531,996 hectares | 706,526 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 43,726 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 87,452 hectares | 87,452 hectares | 87,452 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 94,886 hectares | 94,886 hectares | 94,886 hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 102,319 hectares | 102,319 hectares | 102,319 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 105,892 hectares | 105,892 hectares | 105,892 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 109,466 hectares | 109,466 hectares | 109,466 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 113,039 hectares | 113,039 hectares | 113,039 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 116,612 hectares | 116,612 hectares | 116,612 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 120,185 hectares | 120,185 hectares | 120,185 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 123,758 hectares | 123,758 hectares | 123,758 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 127,331 hectares | 127,331 hectares | 127,331 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 130,905 hectares | 130,905 hectares | 130,905 hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 134,478 hectares | 134,478 hectares | 134,478 hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 138,051 hectares | 138,051 hectares | 138,051 hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 141,624 hectares | 141,624 hectares | 141,624 hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 145,197 hectares | 145,197 hectares | 145,197 hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 148,770 hectares | 148,770 hectares | 148,770 hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 152,344 hectares | 152,344 hectares | 152,344 hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 155,917 hectares | 155,917 hectares | 155,917 hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 172,402 hectares | 172,402 hectares | 172,402 hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 190,629 hectares | 190,629 hectares | 190,629 hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 210,784 hectares | 210,784 hectares | 210,784 hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 233,069 hectares | 233,069 hectares | 233,069 hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 257,711 hectares | 257,711 hectares | 257,711 hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 303,373 hectares | 303,373 hectares | 303,373 hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 353,828 hectares | 353,828 hectares | 353,828 hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 435,633 hectares | 435,633 hectares | 435,633 hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 531,996 hectares | 531,996 hectares | 531,996 hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 814,484 hectares | 706,526 hectares | 933,517 hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.14 million hectares | 963,872 hectares | 1.33 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.74 million hectares | 1.40 million hectares | 1.99 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.50 million hectares | 2.07 million hectares | 2.93 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.18 million hectares | 2.84 million hectares | 3.51 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.93 million hectares | 3.66 million hectares | 4.30 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.61 million hectares | 3.19 million hectares | 4.25 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.13 million hectares | 3.01 million hectares | 3.28 million hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Zimbabwe
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.42 % 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 0.1777 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2864 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.8916 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 34.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0947 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 286.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8815 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe?
- Cropland extent over the long-term in Zimbabwe was 3.01 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 4.30 million hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 43,726 hectares in 1000.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for cropland extent over the long-term?
- Zimbabwe ranks 73rd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.