Land under wheat production in Chad
Chad: Land under wheat production was 5,420 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat production in Chad, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for land under wheat production in Chad is 5,420 hectares, measured in 2011.
That represents a change of up 12.9% on the previous year and up 189.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Chad peaked at 11,000 hectares in 1983 and was at its lowest, 300 hectares, in 1989.
That places Chad 21st out of 32 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under wheat production in Chad, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,350 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 1,100 hectares | -18.5% |
| 1963 | 1,800 hectares | +63.6% |
| 1964 | 1,850 hectares | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 1,952 hectares | +5.5% |
| 1966 | 3,047 hectares | +56.1% |
| 1967 | 3,600 hectares | +18.1% |
| 1968 | 4,800 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1969 | 4,900 hectares | +2.1% |
| 1970 | 4,400 hectares | -10.2% |
| 1971 | 4,176 hectares | -5.1% |
| 1972 | 4,738 hectares | +13.5% |
| 1973 | 3,000 hectares | -36.7% |
| 1974 | 2,000 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1975 | 1,400 hectares | -30.0% |
| 1976 | 3,150 hectares | +125.0% |
| 1977 | 3,000 hectares | -4.8% |
| 1978 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 11,000 hectares | +266.7% |
| 1984 | 2,079 hectares | -81.1% |
| 1985 | 4,450 hectares | +114.0% |
| 1986 | 861 hectares | -80.7% |
| 1987 | 1,071 hectares | +24.4% |
| 1988 | 2,300 hectares | +114.8% |
| 1989 | 300 hectares | -87.0% |
| 1990 | 1,400 hectares | +366.7% |
| 1991 | 2,475 hectares | +76.8% |
| 1992 | 1,132 hectares | -54.3% |
| 1993 | 939 hectares | -17.0% |
| 1994 | 1,315 hectares | +40.0% |
| 1995 | 2,643 hectares | +101.0% |
| 1996 | 1,178 hectares | -55.4% |
| 1997 | 1,200 hectares | +1.9% |
| 1998 | 2,348 hectares | +95.7% |
| 1999 | 2,500 hectares | +6.5% |
| 2000 | 1,875 hectares | -25.0% |
| 2001 | 1,875 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 2,000 hectares | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2,402 hectares | +20.1% |
| 2006 | 1,865 hectares | -22.4% |
| 2007 | 4,000 hectares | +114.5% |
| 2008 | 4,500 hectares | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 4,525 hectares | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 4,800 hectares | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 5,420 hectares | +12.9% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 5,420 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,844 hectares, 55% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Chad's 5,420 hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 8,805 hectares, 62% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under wheat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +366.7% | 300 hectares | 1,400 hectares |
| 1983 | +266.7% | 3,000 hectares | 11,000 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,711 hectares | 1,100 hectares | 4,900 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,186 hectares | 1,400 hectares | 4,738 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,106 hectares | 300 hectares | 11,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,713 hectares | 939 hectares | 2,643 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,782 hectares | 1,865 hectares | 4,525 hectares | 9 |
| 2010s | 5,110 hectares | 4,800 hectares | 5,420 hectares | 2 |
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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 wheat production in Chad?
- Land under wheat production in Chad was 5,420 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 11,000 hectares in 1983.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 300 hectares in 1989.
- How does Chad rank for land under wheat production?
- Chad ranks 21st out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 189.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Land under wheat production (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Land under wheat production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Production data on relate to crop harvested for dry grain only. Crop harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.