Global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Global peak agricultural land was 30.22 million in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
30.22 million
World rank
32nd
of 178 countries
All-time high
44.75 million
in 1960
All-time low
6.33 million
in 1780
Years of data
24
1780–2010
Global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia, 1780–2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia is 30.22 million, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia peaked at 44.75 million in 1960 and was at its lowest, 6.33 million, in 1780.
Ethiopia ranks 32nd of 178 countries on this measure, 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 | 6.33 million | 6.33 million | 6.33 million | 1 |
| 1790s | 6.41 million | 6.41 million | 6.41 million | 1 |
| 1800s | 6.49 million | 6.49 million | 6.49 million | 1 |
| 1810s | 6.56 million | 6.56 million | 6.56 million | 1 |
| 1820s | 6.65 million | 6.65 million | 6.65 million | 1 |
| 1830s | 9.14 million | 9.14 million | 9.14 million | 1 |
| 1840s | 11.58 million | 11.58 million | 11.58 million | 1 |
| 1850s | 14.00 million | 14.00 million | 14.00 million | 1 |
| 1860s | 16.37 million | 16.37 million | 16.37 million | 1 |
| 1870s | 18.72 million | 18.72 million | 18.72 million | 1 |
| 1880s | 21.02 million | 21.02 million | 21.02 million | 1 |
| 1890s | 23.30 million | 23.30 million | 23.30 million | 1 |
| 1900s | 25.55 million | 25.55 million | 25.55 million | 1 |
| 1910s | 26.68 million | 26.68 million | 26.68 million | 1 |
| 1920s | 29.51 million | 29.51 million | 29.51 million | 1 |
| 1930s | 32.56 million | 32.56 million | 32.56 million | 1 |
| 1940s | 35.88 million | 35.88 million | 35.88 million | 1 |
| 1950s | 39.39 million | 39.39 million | 39.39 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 44.75 million | 44.75 million | 44.75 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 38.53 million | 38.53 million | 38.53 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 38.42 million | 38.42 million | 38.42 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 36.50 million | 36.50 million | 36.50 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 27.75 million | 27.75 million | 27.75 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 30.22 million | 30.22 million | 30.22 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 29 Mali 33.28 million compare
- 30 Niger 32.16 million compare
- 31 Turkmenistan 30.46 million compare
- 33 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 28.74 million compare
- 34 Namibia 26.70 million compare
- 35 Uzbekistan 25.91 million compare
More agriculture & rural data for Ethiopia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -20.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3282 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 306.11 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7589 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 32.82 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 32.82 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia?
- Global peak agricultural land in Ethiopia was 30.22 million in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global peak agricultural land recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 44.75 million in 1960.
- What is the lowest global peak agricultural land recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.33 million in 1780.
- How does Ethiopia rank for global peak agricultural land?
- Ethiopia ranks 32nd out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is global peak agricultural land rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global peak agricultural land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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