How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Namibia
Namibia: How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? was 26.28 million in 2010. ◆ Volatile
How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Namibia, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Namibia recorded 26.28 million for how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in 2010.
The figure is down 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Namibia peaked at 36.75 million in 1960 and was at its lowest, 5.41 million, in 1780.
That places Namibia 27th out of 179 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 | 5.41 million | 5.41 million | 5.41 million | 1 |
| 1790s | 5.96 million | 5.96 million | 5.96 million | 1 |
| 1800s | 6.56 million | 6.56 million | 6.56 million | 1 |
| 1810s | 7.23 million | 7.23 million | 7.23 million | 1 |
| 1820s | 7.97 million | 7.97 million | 7.97 million | 1 |
| 1830s | 8.78 million | 8.78 million | 8.78 million | 1 |
| 1840s | 9.68 million | 9.68 million | 9.68 million | 1 |
| 1850s | 10.68 million | 10.68 million | 10.68 million | 1 |
| 1860s | 11.78 million | 11.78 million | 11.78 million | 1 |
| 1870s | 13.00 million | 13.00 million | 13.00 million | 1 |
| 1880s | 14.35 million | 14.35 million | 14.35 million | 1 |
| 1890s | 15.83 million | 15.83 million | 15.83 million | 1 |
| 1900s | 17.48 million | 17.48 million | 17.48 million | 1 |
| 1910s | 19.30 million | 19.30 million | 19.30 million | 1 |
| 1920s | 21.32 million | 21.32 million | 21.32 million | 1 |
| 1930s | 23.54 million | 23.54 million | 23.54 million | 1 |
| 1940s | 25.98 million | 25.98 million | 25.98 million | 1 |
| 1950s | 28.70 million | 28.70 million | 28.70 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 36.75 million | 36.75 million | 36.75 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 35.74 million | 35.74 million | 35.74 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 34.63 million | 34.63 million | 34.63 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 33.55 million | 33.55 million | 33.55 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 27.92 million | 27.92 million | 27.92 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.28 million | 26.28 million | 26.28 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 24 Turkmenistan 27.99 million compare
- 25 Iran 27.51 million compare
- 26 Bolivia 26.60 million compare
- 28 Mauritania 22.28 million compare
- 29 Niger 21.81 million compare
- 30 Uzbekistan 20.79 million compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Namibia?
- How much global land is used as pasture for livestock? in Namibia was 26.28 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.75 million in 1960.
- What is the lowest how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.41 million in 1780.
- How does Namibia rank for how much global land is used as pasture for livestock??
- Namibia ranks 27th out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is how much global land is used as pasture for livestock? rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.