What was Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 1.61, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Congo, Rep. ranked #177 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Congo, Rep.'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 Congo, Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

Congo, Rep.: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Congo, Rep.: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 1.61.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Congo, Rep. ranks #177 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 1.61; 2013
Trough: 1.43; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	1.6105
2022	1.6105
2021	1.6105
2020	1.6105
2019	1.6105
2018	1.6105
2017	1.6105
2016	1.6105
2015	1.6105
2014	1.6105

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 Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 1.61, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Congo, Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Congo, Rep. ranked #177 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Congo, Rep.'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 Congo, Rep. is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.
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.