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Hungary: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Hungary's Arable land (% of land area) was 45.41.

That's down 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Hungary ranks #9 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 53.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Hungary Arable land (% of land area) trend 2004: EU enlargement (10 new members)
  • 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)

Highlights

Peak
51.34
Trough
44.12
1-year change
-0.3%
5-year change
-4.2%
-0.8% / yr
10-year change
-4.7%
-0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
45.4103
45.5585
45.3617
44.1154
47.3044
47.3811
47.3702
47.3702
47.3811
47.3592

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.ZSCategory: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Hungary's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Hungary's Arable land (% of land area) was 45.41, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Hungary's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Hungary's Arable land (% of land area) fell 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Hungary rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Hungary ranked #9 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Hungary'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 Hungary is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #4 of 53.
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.