Permanent cropland in Nepal
Nepal: Permanent cropland was 1.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Permanent cropland in Nepal, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of land area.
Analysis
In 2023, permanent cropland in Nepal stood at 1.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Nepal peaked at 1.3% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1961.
That places Nepal 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Permanent cropland in Nepal, year by year
| Year | % of land area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 0.2% | — |
| 1962 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 0.2% | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 0.2% | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | +3.7% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 0.2% | +3.6% |
| 1977 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 0.2% | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | +30.7% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | +23.5% |
| 1994 | 0.4% | +19.0% |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +16.0% |
| 1996 | 0.5% | +13.8% |
| 1997 | 0.6% | +12.1% |
| 1998 | 0.6% | +10.8% |
| 1999 | 0.7% | +9.7% |
| 2000 | 0.8% | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 0.8% | +8.2% |
| 2002 | 0.8% | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | +4.2% |
| 2004 | 0.9% | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 0.9% | +2.3% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 1.1% | +3.4% |
| 2011 | 1.2% | +10.9% |
| 2012 | 1.1% | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 1.1% | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 1.2% | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -26.2% |
| 2019 | 1.0% | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 0.9% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 1.0% | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 1.0% | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 1.0% | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 9 |
| 1970s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
- 116 Netherlands 1.1% compare
- 117 Eswatini 1.0% compare
- 118 Madagascar 1.0% compare
- 120 Uzbekistan 1.0% compare
- 121 Cape Verde 1.0% compare
- 122 Egypt 1.0% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Nepal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2156 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 331.1 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7937 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.33 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.6% (2022)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Nepal?
- Permanent cropland in Nepal was 1.0% in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3% in 2017.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1961.
- How does Nepal rank for permanent cropland?
- Nepal ranks 119th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Permanent cropland (% of land area). 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.