Permanent cropland in Namibia
Namibia: Permanent cropland was 9,000 hectares in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Permanent cropland in Namibia, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2011, permanent cropland in Namibia stood at 9,000 hectares. That is the highest value across all 51 years on record.
That represents a change of up 125.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Namibia peaked at 9,000 hectares in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Namibia 45th out of 52 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 | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 2,000 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,100 hectares | 2,000 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,900 hectares | 4,000 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,000 hectares | 9,000 hectares | 9,000 hectares | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 permanent cropland in Namibia?
- Permanent cropland in Namibia was 9,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,000 hectares in 2010.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for permanent cropland?
- Namibia ranks 45th out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. 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 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.