Land under cereal production in Chad
Chad: Land under cereal production was 3.28 million hectares in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Land under cereal production in Chad, 1961–2024
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2024, land under cereal production in Chad stood at 3.28 million hectares.
The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under cereal production in Chad peaked at 4.26 million hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 556,000 hectares, in 1981.
That places Chad 39th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under cereal production in Chad, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.28 million hectares | — |
| 1962 | 1.28 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 1.25 million hectares | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 1.21 million hectares | -3.2% |
| 1965 | 1.21 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1966 | 1.07 million hectares | -12.0% |
| 1967 | 1.08 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 1.08 million hectares | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 983,533 hectares | -8.7% |
| 1970 | 958,400 hectares | -2.6% |
| 1971 | 1.05 million hectares | +9.1% |
| 1972 | 1.01 million hectares | -3.9% |
| 1973 | 912,800 hectares | -9.2% |
| 1974 | 919,800 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1975 | 1.02 million hectares | +11.0% |
| 1976 | 1.16 million hectares | +13.1% |
| 1977 | 1.18 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 1978 | 1.24 million hectares | +5.0% |
| 1979 | 1.12 million hectares | -10.1% |
| 1980 | 1.05 million hectares | -6.3% |
| 1981 | 556,000 hectares | -46.9% |
| 1982 | 581,344 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1983 | 860,635 hectares | +48.0% |
| 1984 | 704,640 hectares | -18.1% |
| 1985 | 1.13 million hectares | +60.3% |
| 1986 | 1.09 million hectares | -3.8% |
| 1987 | 989,599 hectares | -8.9% |
| 1988 | 1.10 million hectares | +11.2% |
| 1989 | 1.12 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 1.08 million hectares | -4.3% |
| 1991 | 1.31 million hectares | +22.1% |
| 1992 | 1.34 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 1.23 million hectares | -7.9% |
| 1994 | 1.57 million hectares | +27.8% |
| 1995 | 1.56 million hectares | -0.9% |
| 1996 | 1.46 million hectares | -6.4% |
| 1997 | 1.69 million hectares | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 1.89 million hectares | +11.3% |
| 1999 | 1.86 million hectares | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 1.75 million hectares | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 2.08 million hectares | +18.9% |
| 2002 | 1.81 million hectares | -13.2% |
| 2003 | 1.96 million hectares | +8.2% |
| 2004 | 1.81 million hectares | -7.6% |
| 2005 | 2.43 million hectares | +34.6% |
| 2006 | 2.61 million hectares | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 2.47 million hectares | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 2.49 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 2009 | 2.64 million hectares | +6.3% |
| 2010 | 4.26 million hectares | +61.1% |
| 2011 | 2.62 million hectares | -38.4% |
| 2012 | 3.39 million hectares | +29.4% |
| 2013 | 3.19 million hectares | -6.1% |
| 2014 | 3.21 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 3.06 million hectares | -4.8% |
| 2016 | 3.40 million hectares | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 3.29 million hectares | -3.2% |
| 2018 | 3.38 million hectares | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 3.30 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 3.32 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 3.22 million hectares | -3.2% |
| 2022 | 3.31 million hectares | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 3.23 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 3.28 million hectares | +1.6% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 3.28 million hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.04 million hectares, 1.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 3.28 million hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.49 million hectares, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under cereal production in Chad 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +61.1% | 2.64 million hectares | 4.26 million hectares |
| 1985 | +60.3% | 704,640 hectares | 1.13 million hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.16 million hectares | 983,533 hectares | 1.28 million hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.06 million hectares | 912,800 hectares | 1.24 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 917,992 hectares | 556,000 hectares | 1.13 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.50 million hectares | 1.08 million hectares | 1.89 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.20 million hectares | 1.75 million hectares | 2.64 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.31 million hectares | 2.62 million hectares | 4.26 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.27 million hectares | 3.22 million hectares | 3.32 million hectares | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
- 36 Mozambique 3.42 million hectares compare
- 37 South Africa 3.36 million hectares compare
- 38 Nepal 3.33 million hectares compare
- 40 Egypt 3.16 million hectares compare
- 41 Angola 3.14 million hectares compare
- 42 United Kingdom 3.09 million hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Chad
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3634 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 371.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7243 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 36.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 36.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 66.9% (1975)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (1995)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under cereal production in Chad?
- Land under cereal production in Chad was 3.28 million hectares in 2024, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest land under cereal production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 4.26 million hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest land under cereal production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 556,000 hectares in 1981.
- How does Chad rank for land under cereal production?
- Chad ranks 39th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is land under cereal production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Land under cereal production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.