Permanent cropland in Egypt
Egypt: Permanent cropland was 795,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Permanent cropland in Egypt, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, permanent cropland in Egypt stood at 795,000 hectares.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Egypt peaked at 974,000 hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 69,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Egypt 11th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 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 | 91,111 hectares | 69,000 hectares | 114,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 132,500 hectares | 117,000 hectares | 145,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 208,300 hectares | 159,000 hectares | 275,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 427,300 hectares | 364,000 hectares | 489,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 703,800 hectares | 477,000 hectares | 974,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 796,500 hectares | 795,000 hectares | 798,000 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Egypt
- Agriculture share gdp 16.55 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 16.55 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2024)
- Rural population 57.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.4% (2025)
- Rural population 67.58 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 16.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 60.46 billion current US$ (2025)
- Cereal yield vs gdp per capita 7.4 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Egypt?
- Permanent cropland in Egypt was 795,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Egypt?
- The highest recorded value was 974,000 hectares in 2007.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Egypt?
- The lowest recorded value was 69,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Egypt rank for permanent cropland?
- Egypt ranks 11th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Egypt?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Egypt data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site, published as part of Permanent cropland (hectares). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.