Mechanization & Equipment

Tractor density and mechanization adoption — among the lowest globally.

Data available for 5 of 15 ECOWAS countries

Sparse mechanization data reflects limited tracking — itself an indicator of low mechanization adoption.

Under 20% mechanization adoption — among the lowest globally. Low tractor density limits productivity gains and makes farming labor-intensive.

Tractor Density (per 1,000 ha of arable land)

Source: FAOSTAT RM + World Bank WDI | Data: 2007

Mechanization Rates Across ECOWAS

Low
HighNo data

Source: FAOSTAT RM + World Bank WDI | Data: 2007