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

In 2023, Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.45, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Iraq ranked #90 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

Iraq: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Iraq: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.45.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Iraq ranks #90 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 11.45; 2014
Trough: 8.40; 2009
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: 0.0%; 0.0% / yr
10-year change: +8.9%; +0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	11.4459
2022	11.4459
2021	11.4459
2020	11.4459
2019	11.4459
2018	11.4459
2017	11.4459
2016	11.4459
2015	11.4459
2014	11.4459

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 Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.45, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Iraq's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Iraq rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Iraq ranked #90 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.
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.