Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Philippines
Philippines: Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand was 731.66 million hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
731.66 million hectares
Change on year
up 17.7%
World rank
40th
of 59 countries
All-time high
844.63 million hectares
in 2021
All-time low
75.94 million hectares
in 1976
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 731.66 million hectares, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 17.7% on the previous year and up 72.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Philippines peaked at 844.63 million hectares in 2021 and was at its lowest, 75.94 million hectares, in 1976.
That places Philippines 40th out of 59 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Philippines, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 608.30 million hectares | — |
| 1962 | 80.91 million hectares | -86.7% |
| 1963 | 91.40 million hectares | +13.0% |
| 1964 | 79.54 million hectares | -13.0% |
| 1965 | 97.88 million hectares | +23.1% |
| 1966 | 77.87 million hectares | -20.4% |
| 1967 | 123.71 million hectares | +58.9% |
| 1968 | 110.10 million hectares | -11.0% |
| 1969 | 123.56 million hectares | +12.2% |
| 1970 | 102.98 million hectares | -16.7% |
| 1971 | 95.27 million hectares | -7.5% |
| 1972 | 90.56 million hectares | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 98.71 million hectares | +9.0% |
| 1974 | 106.82 million hectares | +8.2% |
| 1975 | 89.88 million hectares | -15.9% |
| 1976 | 75.94 million hectares | -15.5% |
| 1977 | 91.14 million hectares | +20.0% |
| 1978 | 87.09 million hectares | -4.4% |
| 1979 | 120.36 million hectares | +38.2% |
| 1980 | 124.25 million hectares | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 109.86 million hectares | -11.6% |
| 1982 | 126.60 million hectares | +15.2% |
| 1983 | 116.40 million hectares | -8.1% |
| 1984 | 194.94 million hectares | +67.5% |
| 1985 | 184.91 million hectares | -5.1% |
| 1986 | 107.83 million hectares | -41.7% |
| 1987 | 132.21 million hectares | +22.6% |
| 1988 | 173.17 million hectares | +31.0% |
| 1989 | 183.68 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 135.29 million hectares | -26.3% |
| 1991 | 174.65 million hectares | +29.1% |
| 1992 | 175.28 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 1993 | 159.15 million hectares | -9.2% |
| 1994 | 184.32 million hectares | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 140.09 million hectares | -24.0% |
| 1996 | 219.91 million hectares | +57.0% |
| 1997 | 182.48 million hectares | -17.0% |
| 1998 | 177.97 million hectares | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 377.54 million hectares | +112.1% |
| 2000 | 219.97 million hectares | -41.7% |
| 2001 | 178.43 million hectares | -18.9% |
| 2002 | 247.35 million hectares | +38.6% |
| 2003 | 224.32 million hectares | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 237.94 million hectares | +6.1% |
| 2005 | 262.70 million hectares | +10.4% |
| 2006 | 309.73 million hectares | +17.9% |
| 2007 | 345.15 million hectares | +11.4% |
| 2008 | 329.31 million hectares | -4.6% |
| 2009 | 342.14 million hectares | +3.9% |
| 2010 | 331.88 million hectares | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 530.77 million hectares | +59.9% |
| 2012 | 476.03 million hectares | -10.3% |
| 2013 | 425.44 million hectares | -10.6% |
| 2014 | 576.18 million hectares | +35.4% |
| 2015 | 608.99 million hectares | +5.7% |
| 2016 | 599.62 million hectares | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 601.51 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 591.58 million hectares | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 694.36 million hectares | +17.4% |
| 2020 | 828.09 million hectares | +19.3% |
| 2021 | 844.63 million hectares | +2.0% |
| 2022 | 621.86 million hectares | -26.4% |
| 2023 | 731.66 million hectares | +17.7% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 731.66 million hectares is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.08 billion hectares, 68% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 731.66 million hectares is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.07 billion hectares, 69% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 154.81 million hectares | 77.87 million hectares | 608.30 million hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 95.87 million hectares | 75.94 million hectares | 120.36 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 145.39 million hectares | 107.83 million hectares | 194.94 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 192.67 million hectares | 135.29 million hectares | 377.54 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 269.71 million hectares | 178.43 million hectares | 345.15 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 543.64 million hectares | 331.88 million hectares | 694.36 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 756.56 million hectares | 621.86 million hectares | 844.63 million hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 37 Nauru 953.30 million hectares compare
- 38 Papua New Guinea 926.14 million hectares compare
- 39 Mozambique 759.43 million hectares compare
- 41 Cameroon 694.78 million hectares compare
- 42 Cote d'Ivoire 657.42 million hectares compare
- 43 Honduras 622.99 million hectares compare
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Philippines?
- Area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand in Philippines was 731.66 million 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 844.63 million hectares in 2021.
- What is the lowest area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 75.94 million hectares in 1976.
- How does Philippines rank for area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand?
- Philippines ranks 40th out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
- Is area of land needed to meet global vegetable oil demand rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is up 72.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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.