How does Philippines rank for area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil?

Philippines ranks 41st out of 59 countries with data for 2023.

Is area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil rising or falling in Philippines?

Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. 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 produce one tonne of vegetable oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines

Name: Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines
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)

Philippines: Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil was 3.02 hectares per tonne in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

3.02 hectares per tonne

Change on year

up 13.9%

World rank

41st

of 59 countries

All-time high

32.78 hectares per tonne

in 1961

All-time low

1.81 hectares per tonne

in 2001

Years of data

1961–2023

Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil 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 per tonne.

Analysis

The most recent figure for area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines is 3.02 hectares per tonne, measured in 2023.

The figure is up 13.9% on the previous year and up 27.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines peaked at 32.78 hectares per tonne in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1.81 hectares per tonne, in 2001.

Philippines ranks 41st 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	7.47 hectares per tonne	3.31 hectares per tonne	32.78 hectares per tonne	9
1970s	3 hectares per tonne	2.26 hectares per tonne	3.78 hectares per tonne	10
1980s	2.88 hectares per tonne	2.03 hectares per tonne	4.1 hectares per tonne	10
1990s	2.52 hectares per tonne	1.81 hectares per tonne	4.17 hectares per tonne	10
2000s	2.26 hectares per tonne	1.81 hectares per tonne	2.54 hectares per tonne	10
2010s	2.82 hectares per tonne	2.05 hectares per tonne	3.13 hectares per tonne	10
2020s	3.21 hectares per tonne	2.65 hectares per tonne	3.62 hectares per tonne	4

Countries ranked near Philippines

38 Nauru 3.94 hectares per tonne compare
39 Papua New Guinea 3.83 hectares per tonne compare
40 Mozambique 3.14 hectares per tonne compare
42 Cameroon 2.87 hectares per tonne compare
43 Cote d'Ivoire 2.72 hectares per tonne compare
44 Honduras 2.57 hectares per tonne compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines?: Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines was 3.02 hectares per tonne 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 produce one tonne of vegetable oil recorded in Philippines?: The highest recorded value was 32.78 hectares per tonne in 1961.
What is the lowest area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil recorded in Philippines?: The lowest recorded value was 1.81 hectares per tonne in 2001.
How does Philippines rank for area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil?: Philippines ranks 41st out of 59 countries with data for 2023.
Is area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil rising or falling in Philippines?: Over the last ten years it is up 27.0%. 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 produce one tonne of vegetable oil. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil
Unit: hectares per tonne
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: 59 places, 2,960 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

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