Land under wheat production in Libya
Libya: Land under wheat production was 143,448 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Land under wheat production in Libya, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under wheat production in Libya stood at 143,448 hectares.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.3% on the previous year and down 15.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Libya peaked at 296,600 hectares in 1976 and was at its lowest, 53,490 hectares, in 1971.
Libya ranks 8th of 32 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 185,274 hectares | 106,000 hectares | 269,237 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 183,071 hectares | 53,490 hectares | 296,600 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 226,777 hectares | 191,491 hectares | 272,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 142,429 hectares | 99,748 hectares | 170,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 158,142 hectares | 132,000 hectares | 198,197 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 139,224 hectares | 135,000 hectares | 143,448 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More agriculture & rural data for Libya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 721.88 million current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.5% (2025)
- Rural population 901,647 (2025)
- Rural population growth 0.8% (2025)
- Rural population 12.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2019)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2019)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.5% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.5% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 249,794 hectares (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Libya?
- Land under wheat production in Libya was 143,448 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 296,600 hectares in 1976.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 53,490 hectares in 1971.
- How does Libya rank for land under wheat production?
- Libya ranks 8th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Libya 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.