What is area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad?

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad was 45.00 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 permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Chad?

The highest recorded value was 45.00 million hectares in 1961.

What is the lowest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Chad?

The lowest recorded value was 45.00 million hectares in 1961.

How does Chad rank for area of permanent meadows and pastures?

Chad ranks 14th out of 209 countries with data for 2023.

Is area of permanent meadows and pastures rising or falling in Chad?

Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Chad 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 permanent meadows and pastures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad

Name: Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Chad: Area of permanent meadows and pastures was 45.00 million hectares in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

45.00 million hectares

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

14th

of 209 countries

All-time high

45.00 million hectares

in 1961

All-time low

45.00 million hectares

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad, 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 permanent meadows and pastures in Chad is 45.00 million hectares, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad peaked at 45.00 million hectares in 1961 and was at its lowest, 45.00 million hectares, in 1961.

Chad ranks 14th of 209 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad, year by year

Annual values for Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad, 1961 to 2023.
Year	hectares	Change
1961	45.00 million hectares	—
1962	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1963	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1964	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1965	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1966	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1967	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1968	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1969	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1970	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1971	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1972	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1973	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1974	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1975	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1976	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1977	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1978	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1979	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1980	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1981	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1982	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1983	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1984	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1985	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1986	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1987	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1988	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1989	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1990	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1991	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1992	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1993	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1994	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1995	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1996	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1997	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1998	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
1999	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2000	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2001	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2002	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2003	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2004	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2005	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2006	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2007	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2008	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2009	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2010	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2011	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2012	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2013	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2014	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2015	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2016	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2017	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2018	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2019	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2020	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2021	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2022	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%
2023	45.00 million hectares	+0.0%

Chad compared with similar countries

Chad's 45.00 million hectares is above the median for low income countries, which is 8.16 million hectares, 5.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
Chad's 45.00 million hectares is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.90 million hectares, 6.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	9
1970s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	10
1980s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	10
1990s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	10
2000s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	10
2010s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	10
2020s	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	45.00 million hectares	4

Countries ranked near Chad

11 South Africa 83.93 million hectares compare
12 Argentina 74.68 million hectares compare
13 Mexico 74.10 million hectares compare
15 Somalia 43.00 million hectares compare
16 Angola 40.36 million hectares compare
17 Mauritania 39.25 million hectares compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

More reference data data for Chad

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3078 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.52 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.01 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1797 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.01 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.03 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.5525 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.55 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.14 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9785 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad?: Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Chad was 45.00 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 permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Chad?: The highest recorded value was 45.00 million hectares in 1961.
What is the lowest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Chad?: The lowest recorded value was 45.00 million hectares in 1961.
How does Chad rank for area of permanent meadows and pastures?: Chad ranks 14th out of 209 countries with data for 2023.
Is area of permanent meadows and pastures rising or falling in Chad?: Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Chad 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 permanent meadows and pastures. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Area of permanent meadows and pastures
Unit: hectares
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 210 places, 12,094 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

This is the land used for livestock grazing. The total land use for livestock farming is higher as it additionally requires cropland used to grow animal feed.