What was Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) was 43.48, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

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

How does Gambia, The rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #10 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Gambia, The: Arable land (% of land area)

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In 2023, Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) was 43.48.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Gambia, The ranks #10 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 44.47; 2010
Trough: 26.98; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -2.2%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	43.4783
2022	43.4783
2021	43.4783
2020	43.4783
2019	43.4783
2018	43.4783
2017	43.4783
2016	44.4664
2015	44.4664
2014	44.4664

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 Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) was 43.48, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Gambia, The's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gambia, The rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Gambia, The ranked #10 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Gambia, The'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 Gambia, The is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 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.