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

In 2023, Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.50, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Guatemala ranked #74 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 39.

Guatemala: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Guatemala: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.50.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Guatemala ranks #74 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 39.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 15.57; 2004
Trough: 12.87; 2013
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +2.2%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +12.7%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	14.5017
2022	14.5017
2021	14.5017
2020	14.5017
2019	14.3524
2018	14.1937
2017	14.0351
2016	13.8764
2015	13.7178
2014	13.1850

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 Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) was 14.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Guatemala's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Guatemala rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Guatemala ranked #74 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is above the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 39.
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.