Africa had around 1.18 million hectares of agricultural land in 2023, which corresponded to nearly 40 percent of the continent's total land area. Since 2000, the area used for the cultivation of crops and the production of animals has followed a slightly increasing trend on the continent.
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FAO. (November 14, 2025). Agricultural land in Africa from 2000 to 2023 (in million hectares) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1287280/agricultural-land-in-africa/
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