Agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana
Ghana: Agricultural area over the long-term was 12.95 million hectares in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
12.95 million hectares
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
62nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
13.58 million hectares
in 1997
All-time low
4.26 million hectares
in 1000
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana, 1000–2025
Source: HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
In 2025, agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana stood at 12.95 million hectares.
That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana peaked at 13.58 million hectares in 1997 and was at its lowest, 4.26 million hectares, in 1000.
Ghana ranks 62nd of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 108 years of available data.
Agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 4.26 million hectares | — |
| 1100 | 4.72 million hectares | +10.7% |
| 1200 | 5.20 million hectares | +10.3% |
| 1300 | 5.71 million hectares | +9.8% |
| 1400 | 6.23 million hectares | +9.1% |
| 1500 | 6.74 million hectares | +8.2% |
| 1600 | 7.20 million hectares | +6.9% |
| 1700 | 7.55 million hectares | +4.8% |
| 1710 | 7.40 million hectares | -2.0% |
| 1720 | 7.24 million hectares | -2.1% |
| 1730 | 7.09 million hectares | -2.1% |
| 1740 | 6.94 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 1750 | 6.79 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 1760 | 6.63 million hectares | -2.3% |
| 1770 | 6.48 million hectares | -2.3% |
| 1780 | 6.32 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 1790 | 6.17 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 1800 | 6.01 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 1810 | 5.85 million hectares | -2.6% |
| 1820 | 5.69 million hectares | -2.7% |
| 1830 | 5.53 million hectares | -2.8% |
| 1840 | 5.37 million hectares | -3.0% |
| 1850 | 5.20 million hectares | -3.1% |
| 1860 | 5.38 million hectares | +3.5% |
| 1870 | 5.56 million hectares | +3.3% |
| 1880 | 5.80 million hectares | +4.4% |
| 1890 | 6.12 million hectares | +5.5% |
| 1900 | 6.48 million hectares | +6.0% |
| 1910 | 6.85 million hectares | +5.6% |
| 1920 | 7.09 million hectares | +3.6% |
| 1930 | 7.88 million hectares | +11.1% |
| 1940 | 8.60 million hectares | +9.1% |
| 1950 | 9.53 million hectares | +10.9% |
| 1951 | 9.63 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 1952 | 9.79 million hectares | +1.7% |
| 1953 | 9.99 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1954 | 10.21 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1955 | 10.46 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1956 | 10.70 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1957 | 10.95 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1958 | 11.20 million hectares | +2.3% |
| 1959 | 11.45 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1960 | 11.70 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1961 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1962 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 11.70 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 11.80 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 11.80 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 11.80 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 11.90 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1979 | 11.90 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 11.90 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 11.90 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 12.09 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1983 | 12.08 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 12.28 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 12.37 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 12.36 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1987 | 12.45 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 12.54 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1989 | 12.54 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1990 | 12.63 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1991 | 12.72 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 12.72 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 12.80 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 12.90 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1995 | 13.10 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 13.30 million hectares | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 13.58 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 12.99 million hectares | -4.4% |
| 1999 | 13.06 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 12.77 million hectares | -2.3% |
| 2001 | 12.90 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 2002 | 13.05 million hectares | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 12.59 million hectares | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 11.87 million hectares | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 12.12 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 12.04 million hectares | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 12.47 million hectares | +3.6% |
| 2008 | 12.00 million hectares | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 12.31 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 12.40 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 2011 | 12.31 million hectares | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 12.35 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 12.46 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 12.37 million hectares | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 12.42 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 12.36 million hectares | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 12.08 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 12.22 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 12.48 million hectares | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 12.60 million hectares | +1.0% |
| 2021 | 12.60 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 12.60 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 12.77 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 2024 | 12.86 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 2025 | 12.95 million hectares | +0.7% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 12.95 million hectares is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.65 million hectares, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 12.95 million hectares is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.68 million hectares, 95% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 4.26 million hectares | 4.26 million hectares | 4.26 million hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 4.72 million hectares | 4.72 million hectares | 4.72 million hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 5.20 million hectares | 5.20 million hectares | 5.20 million hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 5.71 million hectares | 5.71 million hectares | 5.71 million hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 6.23 million hectares | 6.23 million hectares | 6.23 million hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 6.74 million hectares | 6.74 million hectares | 6.74 million hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 7.20 million hectares | 7.20 million hectares | 7.20 million hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 7.55 million hectares | 7.55 million hectares | 7.55 million hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 7.40 million hectares | 7.40 million hectares | 7.40 million hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 7.24 million hectares | 7.24 million hectares | 7.24 million hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 7.09 million hectares | 7.09 million hectares | 7.09 million hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 6.94 million hectares | 6.94 million hectares | 6.94 million hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 6.79 million hectares | 6.79 million hectares | 6.79 million hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 6.63 million hectares | 6.63 million hectares | 6.63 million hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 6.48 million hectares | 6.48 million hectares | 6.48 million hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 6.32 million hectares | 6.32 million hectares | 6.32 million hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 6.17 million hectares | 6.17 million hectares | 6.17 million hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 6.01 million hectares | 6.01 million hectares | 6.01 million hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 5.85 million hectares | 5.85 million hectares | 5.85 million hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 5.69 million hectares | 5.69 million hectares | 5.69 million hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 5.53 million hectares | 5.53 million hectares | 5.53 million hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 5.37 million hectares | 5.37 million hectares | 5.37 million hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 5.20 million hectares | 5.20 million hectares | 5.20 million hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 5.38 million hectares | 5.38 million hectares | 5.38 million hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 5.56 million hectares | 5.56 million hectares | 5.56 million hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 5.80 million hectares | 5.80 million hectares | 5.80 million hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 6.12 million hectares | 6.12 million hectares | 6.12 million hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 6.48 million hectares | 6.48 million hectares | 6.48 million hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 6.85 million hectares | 6.85 million hectares | 6.85 million hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 7.09 million hectares | 7.09 million hectares | 7.09 million hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 7.88 million hectares | 7.88 million hectares | 7.88 million hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 8.60 million hectares | 8.60 million hectares | 8.60 million hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 10.39 million hectares | 9.53 million hectares | 11.45 million hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 11.70 million hectares | 11.70 million hectares | 11.70 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 11.77 million hectares | 11.70 million hectares | 11.90 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 12.25 million hectares | 11.90 million hectares | 12.54 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.98 million hectares | 12.63 million hectares | 13.58 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.41 million hectares | 11.87 million hectares | 13.05 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.35 million hectares | 12.08 million hectares | 12.48 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.73 million hectares | 12.60 million hectares | 12.95 million hectares | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Ghana
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 41.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2128 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 692.99 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4821 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 21.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 21.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.1% (2023)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.6% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana?
- Agricultural area over the long-term in Ghana was 12.95 million hectares in 2025, according to HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest agricultural area over the long-term recorded in Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 13.58 million hectares in 1997.
- What is the lowest agricultural area over the long-term recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.26 million hectares in 1000.
- How does Ghana rank for agricultural area over the long-term?
- Ghana ranks 62nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural area over the long-term rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Ghana data come from?
- The figures come from HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Agricultural area over the long-term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total agricultural area for each separate country over time.