Permanent cropland in Liberia
Liberia: Permanent cropland was 180,000 hectares in 2011. ▼ Falling
Latest (2011)
180,000 hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
25th
of 52 countries
All-time high
215,000 hectares
in 2004
All-time low
150,000 hectares
in 1990
Years of data
51
1961–2011
Permanent cropland in Liberia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Liberia recorded 180,000 hectares for permanent cropland in 2011.
That represents a change of down 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Liberia peaked at 215,000 hectares in 2004 and was at its lowest, 150,000 hectares, in 1990.
That places Liberia 25th out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 51 years of available data.
Permanent cropland in Liberia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 205,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 205,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 206,000 hectares | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 208,000 hectares | +1.0% |
| 1986 | 207,000 hectares | -0.5% |
| 1987 | 213,000 hectares | +2.9% |
| 1988 | 200,000 hectares | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 200,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 150,000 hectares | -25.0% |
| 1991 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 150,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 180,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 190,000 hectares | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 210,000 hectares | +10.5% |
| 2001 | 210,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 210,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 210,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 215,000 hectares | +2.4% |
| 2005 | 215,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 215,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 215,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 200,000 hectares | -7.0% |
| 2009 | 180,000 hectares | -10.0% |
| 2010 | 180,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 180,000 hectares | +0.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 180,000 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,500 hectares, 1.2× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 180,000 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 130,000 hectares, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 205,000 hectares | 205,000 hectares | 205,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 205,000 hectares | 205,000 hectares | 205,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 205,400 hectares | 200,000 hectares | 213,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 157,000 hectares | 150,000 hectares | 190,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 208,000 hectares | 180,000 hectares | 215,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 180,000 hectares | 180,000 hectares | 180,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 23 Togo 210,000 hectares compare
- 24 Mozambique 200,000 hectares compare
- 26 Gabon 170,000 hectares compare
- 27 Sudan 160,000 hectares compare
- 28 Sierra Leone 135,000 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Liberia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 298.89 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.8615 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4392 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 32.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 32.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 63.7% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Liberia?
- Permanent cropland in Liberia was 180,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 215,000 hectares in 2004.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 150,000 hectares in 1990.
- How does Liberia rank for permanent cropland?
- Liberia ranks 25th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia 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.