Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia
Indonesia: Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand was 1.05 billion hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.05 billion hectares
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
34th
of 59 countries
All-time high
1.07 billion hectares
in 2021
All-time low
65.78 million hectares
in 1962
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia is 1.05 billion hectares, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia peaked at 1.07 billion hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 65.78 million hectares, in 1962.
Indonesia ranks 34th of 59 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 77.24 million hectares | — |
| 1962 | 65.78 million hectares | -14.8% |
| 1963 | 73.58 million hectares | +11.9% |
| 1964 | 118.35 million hectares | +60.8% |
| 1965 | 106.25 million hectares | -10.2% |
| 1966 | 104.30 million hectares | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 92.34 million hectares | -11.5% |
| 1968 | 97.99 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 1969 | 91.36 million hectares | -6.8% |
| 1970 | 97.00 million hectares | +6.2% |
| 1971 | 91.50 million hectares | -5.7% |
| 1972 | 79.17 million hectares | -13.5% |
| 1973 | 101.83 million hectares | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 110.22 million hectares | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 99.31 million hectares | -9.9% |
| 1976 | 80.96 million hectares | -18.5% |
| 1977 | 100.69 million hectares | +24.4% |
| 1978 | 111.41 million hectares | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 129.69 million hectares | +16.4% |
| 1980 | 131.52 million hectares | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 145.10 million hectares | +10.3% |
| 1982 | 155.03 million hectares | +6.8% |
| 1983 | 172.32 million hectares | +11.2% |
| 1984 | 156.20 million hectares | -9.4% |
| 1985 | 156.67 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1986 | 173.83 million hectares | +11.0% |
| 1987 | 180.84 million hectares | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 177.46 million hectares | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 232.12 million hectares | +30.8% |
| 1990 | 189.31 million hectares | -18.4% |
| 1991 | 192.87 million hectares | +1.9% |
| 1992 | 256.08 million hectares | +32.8% |
| 1993 | 275.24 million hectares | +7.5% |
| 1994 | 287.10 million hectares | +4.3% |
| 1995 | 273.93 million hectares | -4.6% |
| 1996 | 275.17 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 297.42 million hectares | +8.1% |
| 1998 | 315.59 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 324.35 million hectares | +2.8% |
| 2000 | 316.55 million hectares | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 358.97 million hectares | +13.4% |
| 2002 | 354.63 million hectares | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 408.72 million hectares | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 349.67 million hectares | -14.4% |
| 2005 | 431.24 million hectares | +23.3% |
| 2006 | 454.95 million hectares | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 411.09 million hectares | -9.6% |
| 2008 | 489.04 million hectares | +19.0% |
| 2009 | 584.15 million hectares | +19.4% |
| 2010 | 560.94 million hectares | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 600.75 million hectares | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 569.53 million hectares | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 586.90 million hectares | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 620.94 million hectares | +5.8% |
| 2015 | 642.82 million hectares | +3.5% |
| 2016 | 548.55 million hectares | -14.7% |
| 2017 | 622.63 million hectares | +13.5% |
| 2018 | 643.78 million hectares | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 707.59 million hectares | +9.9% |
| 2020 | 1.06 billion hectares | +49.7% |
| 2021 | 1.07 billion hectares | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 982.21 million hectares | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 1.05 billion hectares | +7.2% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 1.05 billion hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.08 billion hectares, 98% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 1.05 billion hectares is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.07 billion hectares, 99% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 91.91 million hectares | 65.78 million hectares | 118.35 million hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 100.18 million hectares | 79.17 million hectares | 129.69 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 168.11 million hectares | 131.52 million hectares | 232.12 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 268.71 million hectares | 189.31 million hectares | 324.35 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 415.90 million hectares | 316.55 million hectares | 584.15 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 610.44 million hectares | 548.55 million hectares | 707.59 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.04 billion hectares | 982.21 million hectares | 1.07 billion hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Indonesia
- 31 Solomon Islands 1.10 billion hectares compare
- 32 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 1.09 billion hectares compare
- 33 Thailand 1.08 billion hectares compare
- 35 Micronesia (country) 1.01 billion hectares compare
- 36 India 1.00 billion hectares compare
- 37 Nauru 953.30 million hectares compare
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia?
- Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Indonesia was 1.05 billion hectares in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand recorded in Indonesia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.07 billion hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand recorded in Indonesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.78 million hectares in 1962.
- How does Indonesia rank for area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand?
- Indonesia ranks 34th out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand rising or falling in Indonesia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Indonesia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Amount of land that would need to be devoted to grow coconut crops if it was to meet global vegetable oil demand alone.