Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines
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
63
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.
Area of land needed to produce one tonne of vegetable oil in Philippines, year by year
| Year | hectares per tonne | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 32.78 hectares per tonne | — |
| 1962 | 4.11 hectares per tonne | -87.5% |
| 1963 | 4.28 hectares per tonne | +4.2% |
| 1964 | 3.84 hectares per tonne | -10.1% |
| 1965 | 4.31 hectares per tonne | +12.1% |
| 1966 | 3.31 hectares per tonne | -23.3% |
| 1967 | 5.14 hectares per tonne | +55.6% |
| 1968 | 4.51 hectares per tonne | -12.3% |
| 1969 | 4.96 hectares per tonne | +9.9% |
| 1970 | 3.78 hectares per tonne | -23.7% |
| 1971 | 3.31 hectares per tonne | -12.5% |
| 1972 | 3.16 hectares per tonne | -4.4% |
| 1973 | 3.38 hectares per tonne | +6.9% |
| 1974 | 3.37 hectares per tonne | -0.4% |
| 1975 | 2.76 hectares per tonne | -18.0% |
| 1976 | 2.26 hectares per tonne | -18.0% |
| 1977 | 2.63 hectares per tonne | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 2.3 hectares per tonne | -12.7% |
| 1979 | 3.02 hectares per tonne | +31.5% |
| 1980 | 2.91 hectares per tonne | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 2.53 hectares per tonne | -13.0% |
| 1982 | 2.79 hectares per tonne | +10.2% |
| 1983 | 2.48 hectares per tonne | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 4.1 hectares per tonne | +65.5% |
| 1985 | 3.6 hectares per tonne | -12.1% |
| 1986 | 2.03 hectares per tonne | -43.7% |
| 1987 | 2.37 hectares per tonne | +16.7% |
| 1988 | 2.96 hectares per tonne | +25.2% |
| 1989 | 3.06 hectares per tonne | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 2.13 hectares per tonne | -30.4% |
| 1991 | 2.68 hectares per tonne | +26.1% |
| 1992 | 2.59 hectares per tonne | -3.5% |
| 1993 | 2.31 hectares per tonne | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 2.59 hectares per tonne | +12.1% |
| 1995 | 1.81 hectares per tonne | -30.0% |
| 1996 | 2.72 hectares per tonne | +50.3% |
| 1997 | 2.19 hectares per tonne | -19.6% |
| 1998 | 2.06 hectares per tonne | -6.1% |
| 1999 | 4.17 hectares per tonne | +102.7% |
| 2000 | 2.31 hectares per tonne | -44.5% |
| 2001 | 1.81 hectares per tonne | -21.9% |
| 2002 | 2.45 hectares per tonne | +35.8% |
| 2003 | 2.08 hectares per tonne | -15.4% |
| 2004 | 2.11 hectares per tonne | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 2.15 hectares per tonne | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 2.34 hectares per tonne | +9.0% |
| 2007 | 2.54 hectares per tonne | +8.4% |
| 2008 | 2.39 hectares per tonne | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 2.38 hectares per tonne | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2.05 hectares per tonne | -14.1% |
| 2011 | 3.13 hectares per tonne | +53.0% |
| 2012 | 2.71 hectares per tonne | -13.6% |
| 2013 | 2.38 hectares per tonne | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 3.08 hectares per tonne | +29.5% |
| 2015 | 3.13 hectares per tonne | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 3.11 hectares per tonne | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 2.84 hectares per tonne | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 2.71 hectares per tonne | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 3.06 hectares per tonne | +13.1% |
| 2020 | 3.62 hectares per tonne | +18.2% |
| 2021 | 3.55 hectares per tonne | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 2.65 hectares per tonne | -25.2% |
| 2023 | 3.02 hectares per tonne | +13.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 3.02 hectares per tonne is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.46 hectares per tonne, 68% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 3.02 hectares per tonne is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.4 hectares per tonne, 69% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
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
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 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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