Cropland area in Sudan
Sudan: Cropland area was 12.65 million in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Cropland area in Sudan, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, cropland area in Sudan stood at 12.65 million. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland area in Sudan peaked at 12.65 million in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.32 million, in 1780.
That places Sudan 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 1.32 million | 1.32 million | 1.32 million | 1 |
| 1790s | 1.40 million | 1.40 million | 1.40 million | 1 |
| 1800s | 1.47 million | 1.47 million | 1.47 million | 1 |
| 1810s | 1.55 million | 1.55 million | 1.55 million | 1 |
| 1820s | 1.71 million | 1.71 million | 1.71 million | 1 |
| 1830s | 1.87 million | 1.87 million | 1.87 million | 1 |
| 1840s | 2.05 million | 2.05 million | 2.05 million | 1 |
| 1850s | 2.25 million | 2.25 million | 2.25 million | 1 |
| 1860s | 2.46 million | 2.46 million | 2.46 million | 1 |
| 1870s | 2.73 million | 2.73 million | 2.73 million | 1 |
| 1880s | 3.02 million | 3.02 million | 3.02 million | 1 |
| 1890s | 3.34 million | 3.34 million | 3.34 million | 1 |
| 1900s | 3.69 million | 3.69 million | 3.69 million | 1 |
| 1910s | 4.08 million | 4.08 million | 4.08 million | 1 |
| 1920s | 4.49 million | 4.49 million | 4.49 million | 1 |
| 1930s | 4.84 million | 4.84 million | 4.84 million | 1 |
| 1940s | 5.24 million | 5.24 million | 5.24 million | 1 |
| 1950s | 5.67 million | 5.67 million | 5.67 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 7.15 million | 7.15 million | 7.15 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 7.63 million | 7.63 million | 7.63 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 8.01 million | 8.01 million | 8.01 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 8.27 million | 8.27 million | 8.27 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 10.43 million | 10.43 million | 10.43 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 12.65 million | 12.65 million | 12.65 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More agriculture & rural data for Sudan
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 17.66 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 29.4% (2025)
- Rural population 33.61 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 2.3% (2025)
- Rural population 65.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2018)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.8% (2018)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 29.4% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 29.4% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 11.59 million hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland area in Sudan?
- Cropland area in Sudan was 12.65 million in 2010, according to Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cropland area recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.65 million in 2010.
- What is the lowest cropland area recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.32 million in 1780.
- How does Sudan rank for cropland area?
- Sudan ranks 21st out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cropland area rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Cropland area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cropland is land used to grow crops, excluding pasture used for livestock grazing.