Permanent cropland in Rwanda
Rwanda: Permanent cropland was 250,000 hectares in 2011. ▲ Rising
Permanent cropland in Rwanda, 1961–2011
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for permanent cropland in Rwanda is 250,000 hectares, measured in 2011.
The figure is down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Rwanda peaked at 307,000 hectares in 1991 and was at its lowest, 130,000 hectares, in 1961.
That places Rwanda 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 51 years of available data.
Permanent cropland in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 130,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 135,000 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1963 | 140,000 hectares | +3.7% |
| 1964 | 145,000 hectares | +3.6% |
| 1965 | 150,000 hectares | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 155,000 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 160,000 hectares | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 162,000 hectares | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 169,000 hectares | +4.3% |
| 1970 | 182,000 hectares | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 188,000 hectares | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 187,000 hectares | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 195,000 hectares | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 216,000 hectares | +10.8% |
| 1975 | 226,000 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1976 | 239,000 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1977 | 250,000 hectares | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 252,000 hectares | +0.8% |
| 1980 | 255,000 hectares | +1.2% |
| 1981 | 285,000 hectares | +11.8% |
| 1982 | 285,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 285,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 288,000 hectares | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 292,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 296,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 300,000 hectares | +1.4% |
| 1988 | 304,000 hectares | +1.3% |
| 1989 | 305,000 hectares | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 305,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 307,000 hectares | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 307,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 280,000 hectares | -8.8% |
| 1994 | 240,000 hectares | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 240,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 250,000 hectares | +4.2% |
| 1997 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 259,000 hectares | +3.6% |
| 2002 | 250,000 hectares | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 250,000 hectares | +0.0% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 250,000 hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 147,500 hectares, 1.7× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 250,000 hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 130,000 hectares, 1.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 149,556 hectares | 130,000 hectares | 169,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 218,500 hectares | 182,000 hectares | 252,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 289,500 hectares | 255,000 hectares | 305,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 267,900 hectares | 240,000 hectares | 307,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 250,900 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 259,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 250,000 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 250,000 hectares | 2 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Rwanda
- 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 permanent cropland in Rwanda?
- Permanent cropland in Rwanda was 250,000 hectares in 2011, according to Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 307,000 hectares in 1991.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 130,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Rwanda rank for permanent cropland?
- Rwanda ranks 21st out of 52 countries with data for 2011.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.