What was Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.53, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

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

How does Ethiopia rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #73 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

Ethiopia: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Ethiopia: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.53.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Ethiopia ranks #73 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 14.56; 2021
Trough: 10.96; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +1.3%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: +6.0%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	14.5326
2022	14.5326
2021	14.5601
2020	14.3501
2019	14.3473
2018	14.3430
2017	14.1502
2016	14.0409
2015	13.9304
2014	13.8196

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 Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Ethiopia's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #73 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 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.