Land under wheat production in Namibia
Namibia: Land under wheat production was 2,200 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat production in Namibia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under wheat production in Namibia stood at 2,200 hectares.
That represents a change of up 15.8% on the previous year and up 117.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Namibia peaked at 2,434 hectares in 2005 and was at its lowest, 400 hectares, in 1962.
That places Namibia 27th out of 32 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Land under wheat production in Namibia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 600 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 400 hectares | -33.3% |
| 1963 | 450 hectares | +12.5% |
| 1964 | 450 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 450 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 400 hectares | -11.1% |
| 1967 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 400 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 600 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 700 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1982 | 800 hectares | +14.3% |
| 1983 | 1,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1984 | 1,200 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 1,500 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1986 | 2,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 1,800 hectares | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 1,750 hectares | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 900 hectares | -48.6% |
| 1990 | 1,000 hectares | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 600 hectares | -40.0% |
| 1993 | 1,300 hectares | +116.7% |
| 1994 | 1,200 hectares | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 1,160 hectares | -3.3% |
| 1996 | 1,300 hectares | +12.1% |
| 1997 | 1,234 hectares | -5.1% |
| 1998 | 1,069 hectares | -13.4% |
| 1999 | 1,000 hectares | -6.5% |
| 2000 | 1,066 hectares | +6.6% |
| 2001 | 1,012 hectares | -5.1% |
| 2002 | 1,646 hectares | +62.6% |
| 2003 | 1,646 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 1,985 hectares | +20.6% |
| 2005 | 2,434 hectares | +22.6% |
| 2006 | 2,168 hectares | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 2,369 hectares | +9.3% |
| 2008 | 2,374 hectares | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 1,852 hectares | -22.0% |
| 2010 | 1,900 hectares | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 2,200 hectares | +15.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 2,200 hectares is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 28,884 hectares, 8% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 2,200 hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,844 hectares, 22% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under wheat production in Namibia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +116.7% | 600 hectares | 1,300 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 438.89 hectares | 400 hectares | 600 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 400 hectares | 400 hectares | 400 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,225 hectares | 600 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,086 hectares | 600 hectares | 1,300 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,855 hectares | 1,012 hectares | 2,434 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,050 hectares | 1,900 hectares | 2,200 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4913 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Namibia?
- Land under wheat production in Namibia was 2,200 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,434 hectares in 2005.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 hectares in 1962.
- How does Namibia rank for land under wheat production?
- Namibia ranks 27th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.