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Iceland: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Iceland's Arable land (% of land area) was 1.20.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Iceland ranks #181 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 of 53.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Iceland Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
1.29
Trough
1.20
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
1.2000
1.2000
1.2000
1.2000
1.2000
1.2000
1.2070
1.2070
1.2070
1.2090

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 Iceland's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Iceland's Arable land (% of land area) was 1.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iceland's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Iceland's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Iceland rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Iceland ranked #181 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Iceland'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 Iceland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #51 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.