How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? was 29.01 million in 2010. ◆ Volatile
How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan is 29.01 million, measured in 2010.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan peaked at 29.13 million in 1990 and was at its lowest, 3.76 million, in 1780.
Afghanistan ranks 23rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 3.76 million | 3.76 million | 3.76 million | 1 |
| 1790s | 4.06 million | 4.06 million | 4.06 million | 1 |
| 1800s | 4.38 million | 4.38 million | 4.38 million | 1 |
| 1810s | 4.71 million | 4.71 million | 4.71 million | 1 |
| 1820s | 5.08 million | 5.08 million | 5.08 million | 1 |
| 1830s | 5.52 million | 5.52 million | 5.52 million | 1 |
| 1840s | 6.12 million | 6.12 million | 6.12 million | 1 |
| 1850s | 6.80 million | 6.80 million | 6.80 million | 1 |
| 1860s | 7.55 million | 7.55 million | 7.55 million | 1 |
| 1870s | 8.37 million | 8.37 million | 8.37 million | 1 |
| 1880s | 9.43 million | 9.43 million | 9.43 million | 1 |
| 1890s | 10.74 million | 10.74 million | 10.74 million | 1 |
| 1900s | 12.21 million | 12.21 million | 12.21 million | 1 |
| 1910s | 13.88 million | 13.88 million | 13.88 million | 1 |
| 1920s | 16.09 million | 16.09 million | 16.09 million | 1 |
| 1930s | 18.48 million | 18.48 million | 18.48 million | 1 |
| 1940s | 21.06 million | 21.06 million | 21.06 million | 1 |
| 1950s | 23.78 million | 23.78 million | 23.78 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 29.01 million | 29.01 million | 29.01 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 29.04 million | 29.04 million | 29.04 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 29.09 million | 29.09 million | 29.09 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 29.13 million | 29.13 million | 29.13 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 29.02 million | 29.02 million | 29.02 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 29.01 million | 29.01 million | 29.01 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Spring temperature anomalies 3.05 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.6919 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.1923 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.44 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 2.68 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 168.54 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan?
- How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Afghanistan was 29.01 million in 2010, according to Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 29.13 million in 1990.
- What is the lowest how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.76 million in 1780.
- How does Afghanistan rank for how much global land is used as pasture for livestock??
- Afghanistan ranks 23rd out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of How much global land is used as pasture for livestock?. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The extent of global pasture used for livestock grazing. It does not include cropland used to grow animal feed.