Agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan
Jordan: Agricultural area over the long-term was 1.28 million hectares in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.28 million hectares
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
132nd
of 202 countries
All-time high
1.52 million hectares
in 1988
All-time low
98,277 hectares
in 1820
Years of data
108
1000–2025
Agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan, 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 Jordan stood at 1.28 million hectares.
The figure is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan peaked at 1.52 million hectares in 1988 and was at its lowest, 98,277 hectares, in 1820.
That places Jordan 132nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 | 174,560 hectares | — |
| 1100 | 175,043 hectares | +0.3% |
| 1200 | 174,864 hectares | -0.1% |
| 1300 | 173,911 hectares | -0.5% |
| 1400 | 121,536 hectares | -30.1% |
| 1500 | 146,539 hectares | +20.6% |
| 1600 | 138,923 hectares | -5.2% |
| 1700 | 103,088 hectares | -25.8% |
| 1710 | 106,697 hectares | +3.5% |
| 1720 | 106,069 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1730 | 105,420 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1740 | 104,746 hectares | -0.6% |
| 1750 | 104,047 hectares | -0.7% |
| 1760 | 103,321 hectares | -0.7% |
| 1770 | 102,566 hectares | -0.7% |
| 1780 | 101,781 hectares | -0.8% |
| 1790 | 100,962 hectares | -0.8% |
| 1800 | 100,108 hectares | -0.8% |
| 1810 | 99,214 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1820 | 98,277 hectares | -0.9% |
| 1830 | 102,210 hectares | +4.0% |
| 1840 | 106,232 hectares | +3.9% |
| 1850 | 110,332 hectares | +3.9% |
| 1860 | 114,495 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1870 | 118,703 hectares | +3.7% |
| 1880 | 145,978 hectares | +23.0% |
| 1890 | 179,281 hectares | +22.8% |
| 1900 | 219,827 hectares | +22.6% |
| 1910 | 269,000 hectares | +22.4% |
| 1920 | 315,174 hectares | +17.2% |
| 1930 | 367,935 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1940 | 427,178 hectares | +16.1% |
| 1950 | 491,074 hectares | +15.0% |
| 1951 | 544,458 hectares | +10.9% |
| 1952 | 581,770 hectares | +6.9% |
| 1953 | 612,239 hectares | +5.2% |
| 1954 | 642,511 hectares | +4.9% |
| 1955 | 676,696 hectares | +5.3% |
| 1956 | 716,254 hectares | +5.8% |
| 1957 | 760,199 hectares | +6.1% |
| 1958 | 805,459 hectares | +6.0% |
| 1959 | 847,337 hectares | +5.2% |
| 1960 | 879,485 hectares | +3.8% |
| 1961 | 918,000 hectares | +4.4% |
| 1962 | 1.02 million hectares | +11.1% |
| 1963 | 1.03 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 1.15 million hectares | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 1.17 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 1966 | 1.19 million hectares | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 1.13 million hectares | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 1.09 million hectares | -3.6% |
| 1969 | 1.06 million hectares | -2.8% |
| 1970 | 1.06 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 1.09 million hectares | +3.0% |
| 1972 | 1.09 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1973 | 1.11 million hectares | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 1.12 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1975 | 1.15 million hectares | +2.4% |
| 1976 | 1.27 million hectares | +10.6% |
| 1977 | 1.41 million hectares | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 1.46 million hectares | +3.1% |
| 1979 | 1.46 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 1.48 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1981 | 1.49 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1982 | 1.49 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1983 | 1.51 million hectares | +0.9% |
| 1984 | 1.48 million hectares | -1.7% |
| 1985 | 1.51 million hectares | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 1.50 million hectares | -0.6% |
| 1987 | 1.51 million hectares | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 1.52 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 1.51 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1990 | 1.48 million hectares | -2.2% |
| 1991 | 1.46 million hectares | -1.4% |
| 1992 | 1.20 million hectares | -17.5% |
| 1993 | 1.15 million hectares | -4.8% |
| 1994 | 969,733 hectares | -15.3% |
| 1995 | 1.29 million hectares | +33.1% |
| 1996 | 1.03 million hectares | -20.5% |
| 1997 | 1.05 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 1998 | 1.07 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1999 | 1.06 million hectares | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 1.07 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 1.02 million hectares | -4.7% |
| 2002 | 1.09 million hectares | +6.8% |
| 2003 | 926,603 hectares | -14.9% |
| 2004 | 1.11 million hectares | +19.6% |
| 2005 | 1.00 million hectares | -9.5% |
| 2006 | 1.18 million hectares | +17.7% |
| 2007 | 939,273 hectares | -20.4% |
| 2008 | 836,014 hectares | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 1.09 million hectares | +30.9% |
| 2010 | 1.01 million hectares | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 901,288 hectares | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 1.02 million hectares | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 1.04 million hectares | +2.5% |
| 2014 | 1.09 million hectares | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 1.00 million hectares | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 1.03 million hectares | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 840,848 hectares | -18.6% |
| 2018 | 877,033 hectares | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 1.40 million hectares | +59.7% |
| 2020 | 1.40 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 1.39 million hectares | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 1.42 million hectares | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.35 million hectares | -5.0% |
| 2024 | 1.31 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 1.28 million hectares | -2.5% |
Jordan compared with similar countries
- Jordan's 1.28 million hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.21 million hectares, 25% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
- Jordan's 1.28 million hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 6.86 million hectares, 19% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +59.7% | 877,033 hectares | 1.40 million hectares |
| 1995 | +33.1% | 969,733 hectares | 1.29 million hectares |
| 1400 | -30.1% | 173,911 hectares | 121,536 hectares |
| 2009 | +30.9% | 836,014 hectares | 1.09 million hectares |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1000s | 174,560 hectares | 174,560 hectares | 174,560 hectares | 1 |
| 1100s | 175,043 hectares | 175,043 hectares | 175,043 hectares | 1 |
| 1200s | 174,864 hectares | 174,864 hectares | 174,864 hectares | 1 |
| 1300s | 173,911 hectares | 173,911 hectares | 173,911 hectares | 1 |
| 1400s | 121,536 hectares | 121,536 hectares | 121,536 hectares | 1 |
| 1500s | 146,539 hectares | 146,539 hectares | 146,539 hectares | 1 |
| 1600s | 138,923 hectares | 138,923 hectares | 138,923 hectares | 1 |
| 1700s | 103,088 hectares | 103,088 hectares | 103,088 hectares | 1 |
| 1710s | 106,697 hectares | 106,697 hectares | 106,697 hectares | 1 |
| 1720s | 106,069 hectares | 106,069 hectares | 106,069 hectares | 1 |
| 1730s | 105,420 hectares | 105,420 hectares | 105,420 hectares | 1 |
| 1740s | 104,746 hectares | 104,746 hectares | 104,746 hectares | 1 |
| 1750s | 104,047 hectares | 104,047 hectares | 104,047 hectares | 1 |
| 1760s | 103,321 hectares | 103,321 hectares | 103,321 hectares | 1 |
| 1770s | 102,566 hectares | 102,566 hectares | 102,566 hectares | 1 |
| 1780s | 101,781 hectares | 101,781 hectares | 101,781 hectares | 1 |
| 1790s | 100,962 hectares | 100,962 hectares | 100,962 hectares | 1 |
| 1800s | 100,108 hectares | 100,108 hectares | 100,108 hectares | 1 |
| 1810s | 99,214 hectares | 99,214 hectares | 99,214 hectares | 1 |
| 1820s | 98,277 hectares | 98,277 hectares | 98,277 hectares | 1 |
| 1830s | 102,210 hectares | 102,210 hectares | 102,210 hectares | 1 |
| 1840s | 106,232 hectares | 106,232 hectares | 106,232 hectares | 1 |
| 1850s | 110,332 hectares | 110,332 hectares | 110,332 hectares | 1 |
| 1860s | 114,495 hectares | 114,495 hectares | 114,495 hectares | 1 |
| 1870s | 118,703 hectares | 118,703 hectares | 118,703 hectares | 1 |
| 1880s | 145,978 hectares | 145,978 hectares | 145,978 hectares | 1 |
| 1890s | 179,281 hectares | 179,281 hectares | 179,281 hectares | 1 |
| 1900s | 219,827 hectares | 219,827 hectares | 219,827 hectares | 1 |
| 1910s | 269,000 hectares | 269,000 hectares | 269,000 hectares | 1 |
| 1920s | 315,174 hectares | 315,174 hectares | 315,174 hectares | 1 |
| 1930s | 367,935 hectares | 367,935 hectares | 367,935 hectares | 1 |
| 1940s | 427,178 hectares | 427,178 hectares | 427,178 hectares | 1 |
| 1950s | 667,800 hectares | 491,074 hectares | 847,337 hectares | 10 |
| 1960s | 1.06 million hectares | 879,485 hectares | 1.19 million hectares | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.22 million hectares | 1.06 million hectares | 1.46 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.50 million hectares | 1.48 million hectares | 1.52 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.18 million hectares | 969,733 hectares | 1.48 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.03 million hectares | 836,014 hectares | 1.18 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.02 million hectares | 840,848 hectares | 1.40 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.36 million hectares | 1.28 million hectares | 1.42 million hectares | 6 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0556 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan?
- Agricultural area over the long-term in Jordan was 1.28 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 Jordan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.52 million hectares in 1988.
- What is the lowest agricultural area over the long-term recorded in Jordan?
- The lowest recorded value was 98,277 hectares in 1820.
- How does Jordan rank for agricultural area over the long-term?
- Jordan ranks 132nd out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is agricultural area over the long-term rising or falling in Jordan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jordan 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.