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

In 2023, Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) was 20.70, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Ghana ranked #53 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

Ghana: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Ghana: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) was 20.70.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Ghana ranks #53 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 20.70; 2020
Trough: 17.31; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +2.1%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +7.7%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	20.6999
2022	20.6999
2021	20.6999
2020	20.7001
2019	20.4878
2018	20.2751
2017	20.0630
2016	19.8509
2015	19.6388
2014	19.4267

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 Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) was 20.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Ghana's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ghana rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Ghana ranked #53 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #14 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.