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.
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 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.05 billion current US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.0% (2025)
- Rural population 1.52 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 49.1% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.0% (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.0% (2025)
- Land under cereal production 339,089 hectares (2023)
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.