What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.14, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) fell 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #88 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) compare to the world average?

The global average for Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023 was 0.18, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Arable land (hectares per person)

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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.14.

That's down 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 0.18 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #88 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 0.16; 2014
Trough: 0.10; 2008
1-year change: -0.6%
5-year change: -6.0%; -1.2% / yr
10-year change: -9.4%; -1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (hectares per person)
2023	0.1408
2022	0.1416
2021	0.1382
2020	0.1425
2019	0.1472
2018	0.1499
2017	0.1521
2016	0.1508
2015	0.1538
2014	0.1571

About Arable land (hectares per person)

Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.14, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) fell 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #88 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Arable land (hectares per person) compare to the world average?: The global average for Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023 was 0.18, so Congo, Dem. Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #30 of 48.
What is Arable land (hectares per person) and how is it measured?: Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC), CC BY 4.0.