Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in West Africa (African Union)

West Africa (African Union): Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 85,748 Hectares in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
85,748 Hectares
Change on year
down 0.1%
Rank
22nd
of 47 regions
All-time high
85,887 Hectares
in 2017
All-time low
74,487 Hectares
in 2001
Years of data
21
2000–2020

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

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k2000201020202000: 75.6k Hectares2001: 74.5k Hectares2002: 76.3k Hectares2003: 79.1k Hectares2004: 78.0k Hectares2005: 80.1k Hectares2006: 80.5k Hectares2007: 81.5k Hectares2008: 82.6k Hectares2009: 79.1k Hectares2010: 80.8k Hectares2011: 82.1k Hectares2012: 84.0k Hectares2013: 85.3k Hectares2014: 85.0k Hectares2015: 85.0k Hectares2016: 85.7k Hectares2017: 85.9k Hectares2018: 85.8k Hectares2019: 85.8k Hectares2020: 85.7k 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 West Africa (African Union) is 85,748 Hectares, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in West Africa (African Union) peaked at 85,887 Hectares in 2017 and was at its lowest, 74,487 Hectares, in 2001.

That places West Africa (African Union) 22nd out of 47 regions with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in West Africa (African Union), year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Arable land in West Africa (African Union), 2000 to 2020.
Year Hectares Change
2000 75,626 Hectares
2001 74,487 Hectares -1.5%
2002 76,291 Hectares +2.4%
2003 79,115 Hectares +3.7%
2004 77,981 Hectares -1.4%
2005 80,063 Hectares +2.7%
2006 80,474 Hectares +0.5%
2007 81,534 Hectares +1.3%
2008 82,564 Hectares +1.3%
2009 79,106 Hectares -4.2%
2010 80,765 Hectares +2.1%
2011 82,110 Hectares +1.7%
2012 83,967 Hectares +2.3%
2013 85,281 Hectares +1.6%
2014 85,029 Hectares -0.3%
2015 84,982 Hectares -0.1%
2016 85,734 Hectares +0.9%
2017 85,887 Hectares +0.2%
2018 85,840 Hectares -0.1%
2019 85,792 Hectares -0.1%
2020 85,748 Hectares -0.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 78,724 Hectares 74,487 Hectares 82,564 Hectares 10
2010s 84,539 Hectares 80,765 Hectares 85,887 Hectares 10
2020s 85,748 Hectares 85,748 Hectares 85,748 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near West Africa (African Union)

  1. 19 Thailand 16,810 Hectares compare
  2. 20 Iran 15,645 Hectares compare
  3. 21 Tanzania 13,502 Hectares compare
  4. 22 South Africa 12,000 Hectares compare
  5. 23 Germany 11,664 Hectares compare
  6. 24 Spain 11,639 Hectares compare
  7. 25 Myanmar 11,018 Hectares compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in West Africa (African Union)?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in West Africa (African Union) was 85,748 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 West Africa (African Union)?
The highest recorded value was 85,887 Hectares in 2017.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in West Africa (African Union)?
The lowest recorded value was 74,487 Hectares in 2001.
How does West Africa (African Union) rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
West Africa (African Union) ranks 22nd out of 47 regions with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in West Africa (African Union)?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this West Africa (African Union) data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — 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. 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.