Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Nigeria

Nigeria: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 35,000 Hectares in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
35,000 Hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
12th
of 172 countries
All-time high
37,000 Hectares
in 2007
All-time low
32,000 Hectares
in 2009
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Nigeria, 2000–2020

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k2000201020202000: 35.0k Hectares2001: 33.0k Hectares2002: 34.0k Hectares2003: 35.0k Hectares2004: 35.0k Hectares2005: 36.0k Hectares2006: 36.8k Hectares2007: 37.0k Hectares2008: 36.0k Hectares2009: 32.0k Hectares2010: 33.0k Hectares2011: 34.0k Hectares2012: 35.0k Hectares2013: 35.0k Hectares2014: 35.0k Hectares2015: 35.0k Hectares2016: 35.0k Hectares2017: 35.0k Hectares2018: 35.0k Hectares2019: 35.0k Hectares2020: 35.0k Hectares

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Nigeria is 35,000 Hectares, measured in 2020.

The figure is up 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Nigeria peaked at 37,000 Hectares in 2007 and was at its lowest, 32,000 Hectares, in 2009.

That places Nigeria 12th out of 172 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 34,980 Hectares 32,000 Hectares 37,000 Hectares 10
2010s 34,700 Hectares 33,000 Hectares 35,000 Hectares 10
2020s 35,000 Hectares 35,000 Hectares 35,000 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 9 Brazil 55,762 Hectares compare
  2. 10 East African Community 44,426 Hectares compare
  3. 11 Canada 38,235 Hectares compare
  4. 13 Ukraine 32,924 Hectares compare
  5. 14 Argentina 32,633 Hectares compare
  6. 15 Pakistan 30,930 Hectares compare

See the full ranking of 242 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Nigeria?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Nigeria was 35,000 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 37,000 Hectares in 2007.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 32,000 Hectares in 2009.
How does Nigeria rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
Nigeria ranks 12th out of 172 countries with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Nigeria data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability β€” Arable land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability β€” Arable land
Unit
Hectares
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
242 places, 5,064 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. <br><br> Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.