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Bolivia: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Bolivia's Arable land (% of land area) was 5.13.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Bolivia ranks #135 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 39.

Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Bolivia Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
5.13
Trough
3.30
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+12.3%
+2.4% / yr
10-year change
+14.5%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
5.1348
5.1348
4.9879
4.8696
4.8478
4.5708
4.3321
4.4641
4.5934
4.6054

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.ZSCategory: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Bolivia's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Bolivia's Arable land (% of land area) was 5.13, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bolivia's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Bolivia's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bolivia rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Bolivia ranked #135 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Bolivia'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 Bolivia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 39.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.