Arable land and permanent crops in Angola have exhibited consistent growth from 51.35 thousand square kilometers in 2013 to 57.31 thousand square kilometers in 2023. This represents a substantial increase over the past decade. From 2022 to 2023, the year-on-year growth was 0.33%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years ending in 2023 was 0.2%.
Future forecasts from 2024 to 2028 show a steady increase, with projected values reaching 58.23 thousand square kilometers by 2028. The forecasted CAGR over the next five years is expected to be 0.25%, reflecting a continued, albeit slow, expansion in arable land and permanent crops area.
Future trends to watch:
- Ongoing sustainable agricultural practices.
- Government policies promoting land use for cultivation.
- Technological advancements increasing land productivity.
