In 2023, Ghana's arable land area stood at 4.7855 million hectares. Looking back, the area of arable land has shown a consistent year-on-year increase from 2013 to 2020, mostly ranging from 1.12% to 1.04%. However, in 2021, the area witnessed a slight decline of 0.021%, but started to recover with increases of 0.82% in 2022 and 0.8% in 2023. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years stood at 0.74%, showing a more tempered growth compared to earlier years.

Future trends to watch for:

From 2024 to 2028, the arable land area is expected to grow at a steady rate, with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of 0.6%.
Monitor policy changes and technology advancements in agriculture that might impact land use efficiency and productivity.
Watch for environmental factors and climate change's impact on arable land availability.
Look out for investments in sustainable farming practices that could alter the trend in arable land use.