American Samoa: Arable land (% of land area)
In , American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) was 5.15.
That's up 6.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . American Samoa ranks #134 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 34.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.15
- Trough
- 4.00
- 1-year change
- +6.2%
- 5-year change
- +9.6%
- +1.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.7%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 5.1500 | |
| 4.8500 | |
| 4.8500 | |
| 4.8000 | |
| 4.7500 | |
| 4.7000 | |
| 4.6500 | |
| 4.6000 | |
| 4.5500 | |
| 4.5000 |
About Arable land (% of land area)
Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Indicator code: AG.LND.ARBL.ZS • Category: Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
- What was American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) was 5.15, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) rose 6.2% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does American Samoa rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, American Samoa ranked #134 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does American Samoa's Arable land (% of land area) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Arable land (% of land area) in 2023 was 13.93, so American Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #14 of 34.
- What is Arable land (% of land area) and how is it measured?
- Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.