Agricultural land in Namibia
Namibia: Agricultural land was 388,120 sq. km in 2023. ▬ Flat
Agricultural land in Namibia, 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 sq. km.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural land in Namibia stood at 388,120 sq. km.
That represents a change of up 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural land in Namibia peaked at 388,200 sq. km in 1995 and was at its lowest, 386,420 sq. km, in 1961.
That places Namibia 32nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 386,457 sq. km | 386,420 sq. km | 386,490 sq. km | 9 |
| 1970s | 386,538 sq. km | 386,510 sq. km | 386,560 sq. km | 10 |
| 1980s | 386,605 sq. km | 386,570 sq. km | 386,620 sq. km | 10 |
| 1990s | 387,536 sq. km | 386,620 sq. km | 388,200 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 388,164 sq. km | 388,080 sq. km | 388,200 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 388,098 sq. km | 388,090 sq. km | 388,110 sq. km | 10 |
| 2020s | 388,118 sq. km | 388,110 sq. km | 388,120 sq. km | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
- Rural population 49.1% (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.1% (2025)
- Rural population 1.52 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 7.0% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 1.05 billion current US$ (2025)
- Land under cereal production 339,089 hectares (2023)
- Cereal yield 451.2 kg per hectare (2023)
- Cereal production 153,012 metric tons (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural land in Namibia?
- Agricultural land in Namibia was 388,120 sq. km 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 agricultural land recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 388,200 sq. km in 1995.
- What is the lowest agricultural land recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 386,420 sq. km in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for agricultural land?
- Namibia ranks 32nd out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural land rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Namibia 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 Agricultural land (sq. km). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural land refers to the land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops 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. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.