Hong Kong SAR, China: Arable land (% of land area)
In , Hong Kong SAR, China's Arable land (% of land area) was 1.90.
That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Hong Kong SAR, China ranks #170 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 34.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.76
- Trough
- 1.90
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- -33.3%
- -7.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- -35.5%
- -4.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 1.9048 | |
| 1.9048 | |
| 1.9048 | |
| 1.9048 | |
| 2.8571 | |
| 2.8571 | |
| 2.9524 | |
| 2.8571 | |
| 2.9524 | |
| 2.9524 |
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 Hong Kong SAR, China's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China's Arable land (% of land area) was 1.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Hong Kong SAR, China's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- Hong Kong SAR, China's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, Hong Kong SAR, China ranked #170 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does Hong Kong SAR, China'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 Hong Kong SAR, China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #23 of 34.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.