Land under wheat production in Rwanda
Rwanda: Land under wheat production was 44,284 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Land under wheat production in Rwanda, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, land under wheat production in Rwanda stood at 44,284 hectares.
The figure is down 10.3% on the previous year and up 312.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, land under wheat production in Rwanda peaked at 52,336 hectares in 2008 and was at its lowest, 125 hectares, in 1966.
That places Rwanda 11th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,525 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 1,732 hectares | +13.6% |
| 1963 | 2,173 hectares | +25.5% |
| 1964 | 812 hectares | -62.6% |
| 1965 | 565 hectares | -30.4% |
| 1966 | 125 hectares | -77.9% |
| 1967 | 375 hectares | +200.0% |
| 1968 | 731 hectares | +94.9% |
| 1969 | 953 hectares | +30.4% |
| 1970 | 1,390 hectares | +45.9% |
| 1971 | 1,372 hectares | -1.3% |
| 1972 | 2,554 hectares | +86.2% |
| 1973 | 3,300 hectares | +29.2% |
| 1974 | 3,406 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1975 | 2,734 hectares | -19.7% |
| 1976 | 3,602 hectares | +31.7% |
| 1977 | 4,313 hectares | +19.7% |
| 1978 | 5,288 hectares | +22.6% |
| 1979 | 3,951 hectares | -25.3% |
| 1980 | 3,081 hectares | -22.0% |
| 1981 | 1,351 hectares | -56.2% |
| 1982 | 2,602 hectares | +92.6% |
| 1983 | 3,900 hectares | +49.9% |
| 1984 | 3,668 hectares | -5.9% |
| 1985 | 5,006 hectares | +36.5% |
| 1986 | 5,319 hectares | +6.3% |
| 1987 | 7,310 hectares | +37.4% |
| 1988 | 7,589 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 9,000 hectares | +18.6% |
| 1990 | 9,313 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 12,000 hectares | +28.9% |
| 1992 | 11,000 hectares | -8.3% |
| 1993 | 4,000 hectares | -63.6% |
| 1994 | 2,700 hectares | -32.5% |
| 1995 | 5,746 hectares | +112.8% |
| 1996 | 6,000 hectares | +4.4% |
| 1997 | 6,275 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 5,700 hectares | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 5,172 hectares | -9.3% |
| 2000 | 10,043 hectares | +94.2% |
| 2001 | 10,748 hectares | +7.0% |
| 2002 | 12,046 hectares | +12.1% |
| 2003 | 20,000 hectares | +66.0% |
| 2004 | 21,000 hectares | +5.0% |
| 2005 | 24,157 hectares | +15.0% |
| 2006 | 22,972 hectares | -4.9% |
| 2007 | 27,528 hectares | +19.8% |
| 2008 | 52,336 hectares | +90.1% |
| 2009 | 42,438 hectares | -18.9% |
| 2010 | 49,386 hectares | +16.4% |
| 2011 | 44,284 hectares | -10.3% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 44,284 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9,844 hectares, 4.5× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 44,284 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 8,805 hectares, 5.0× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Land under wheat production in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | +200.0% | 125 hectares | 375 hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 999 hectares | 125 hectares | 2,173 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,191 hectares | 1,372 hectares | 5,288 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,883 hectares | 1,351 hectares | 9,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,791 hectares | 2,700 hectares | 12,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 24,327 hectares | 10,043 hectares | 52,336 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 46,835 hectares | 44,284 hectares | 49,386 hectares | 2 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.203 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.16 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6909 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 20.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 20.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is land under wheat production in Rwanda?
- Land under wheat production in Rwanda was 44,284 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest land under wheat production recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 52,336 hectares in 2008.
- What is the lowest land under wheat production recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 125 hectares in 1966.
- How does Rwanda rank for land under wheat production?
- Rwanda ranks 11th out of 32 countries with data for 2011.
- Is land under wheat production rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 312.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.