Lesotho—Land Under Cereal Production (hectares)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #124 of 181
Latest Value
177,933
2023
YoY Change
+57.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#124
of 181 countries
Maximum
256,109
2001
Minimum
49,777
2019
CAGR
-0.7%
24 years
Last
177,933
Previous
113,112
Highest
256,109
Lowest
49,777
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 177,933 | +57.3% |
| 2022 | 113,112 | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 101,095 | +54.7% |
| 2020 | 65,328 | +31.2% |
| 2019 | 49,777 | -77.4% |
| 2018 | 220,490 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 218,157 | +300.5% |
| 2016 | 54,468 | -56.5% |
| 2015 | 125,225 | -26.1% |
| 2014 | 169,408 | +21.2% |
| 2013 | 139,734 | -9.6% |
| 2012 | 154,640 | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 156,406 | -17.9% |
| 2010 | 190,512 | +3.4% |
| 2009 | 184,308 | -5.4% |
| 2008 | 194,908 | +12.3% |
| 2007 | 173,484 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 177,688 | +9.3% |
| 2005 | 162,555 | -11.4% |
| 2004 | 183,527 | -4.0% |
| 2003 | 191,237 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 203,652 | -20.5% |
| 2001 | 256,109 | +23.0% |
| 2000 | 208,295 |
Top Countries — Land Under Cereal Production (hectares)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 103.3M | 2023 |
| 2 | China | 100.0M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 55.5M | 2023 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | 43.2M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 29.2M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 18.3M | 2023 |
| 7 | Nigeria | 18.1M | 2023 |
| 8 | Kazakhstan | 16.5M | 2023 |
| 9 | Argentina | 16.3M | 2023 |
| 10 | Canada | 16.0M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Land under cereal production refers to harvested area, although some countries report only sown or cultivated area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), uri: https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL, note: Item code F1717, publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →