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Cote d'Ivoire: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Cote d'Ivoire's Arable land (% of land area) was 15.10.

That's up 6.5% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Cote d'Ivoire ranks #70 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Cote d'Ivoire Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
15.10
Trough
8.81
1-year change
+6.5%
5-year change
+17.8%
+3.3% / yr
10-year change
+37.2%
+3.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
15.1038
14.1791
13.8044
13.6325
13.6467
12.8194
12.5264
11.8887
12.1187
11.0063

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 Cote d'Ivoire's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Cote d'Ivoire's Arable land (% of land area) was 15.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cote d'Ivoire's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Cote d'Ivoire's Arable land (% of land area) rose 6.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Cote d'Ivoire rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Cote d'Ivoire ranked #70 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Cote d'Ivoire'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 Cote d'Ivoire is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 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.