What is area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia?

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia was 35.49 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 Colombia?

The highest recorded value was 41.37 million hectares in 2013.

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

The lowest recorded value was 35.00 million hectares in 1961.

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

Colombia ranks 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.

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

Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this Colombia 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 Colombia

Name: Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia
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)

Colombia: Area of permanent meadows and pastures was 35.49 million hectares in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

35.49 million hectares

Change on year

down 3.8%

World rank

20th

of 208 countries

All-time high

41.37 million hectares

in 2013

All-time low

35.00 million hectares

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2023

Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia, 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 Colombia is 35.49 million hectares, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 14.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia peaked at 41.37 million hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 35.00 million hectares, in 1961.

That places Colombia 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	37.17 million hectares	35.00 million hectares	38.00 million hectares	9
1970s	39.84 million hectares	38.00 million hectares	40.17 million hectares	10
1980s	40.09 million hectares	40.08 million hectares	40.10 million hectares	10
1990s	40.46 million hectares	40.08 million hectares	41.30 million hectares	10
2000s	38.77 million hectares	37.61 million hectares	40.31 million hectares	10
2010s	40.03 million hectares	38.31 million hectares	41.37 million hectares	10
2020s	37.52 million hectares	35.49 million hectares	39.50 million hectares	4

Countries ranked near Colombia

17 Namibia 38.00 million hectares compare
18 Turkmenistan 37.95 million hectares compare
19 Madagascar 37.30 million hectares compare
21 Mozambique 35.46 million hectares compare
22 Mali 34.64 million hectares compare
23 Bolivia 33.00 million hectares compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

More reference data data for Colombia

Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)

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Frequently asked questions

What is area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia?: Area of permanent meadows and pastures in Colombia was 35.49 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 Colombia?: The highest recorded value was 41.37 million hectares in 2013.
What is the lowest area of permanent meadows and pastures recorded in Colombia?: The lowest recorded value was 35.00 million hectares in 1961.
How does Colombia rank for area of permanent meadows and pastures?: Colombia ranks 20th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
Is area of permanent meadows and pastures rising or falling in Colombia?: Over the last ten years it is down 14.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Colombia 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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About this data

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: 07 August 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.