Ireland: Arable land (hectares per person)
In , Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.08.
That's down 3.4% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 0.18 . Ireland ranks #129 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 53.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.HA.PC) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.13
- Trough
- 0.08
- 1-year change
- -3.4%
- 5-year change
- -10.2%
- -2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -19.4%
- -2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (hectares per person) |
|---|---|
| 0.0827 | |
| 0.0856 | |
| 0.0853 | |
| 0.0881 | |
| 0.0890 | |
| 0.0921 | |
| 0.0955 | |
| 0.0968 | |
| 0.0963 | |
| 0.0999 |
About Arable land (hectares per person)
Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC • Category: Agriculture
Frequently asked questions
- What was Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?
- In 2023, Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?
- Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) fell 3.4% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Ireland rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?
- In 2023, Ireland ranked #129 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).
- How does Ireland's Arable land (hectares per person) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023 was 0.18, so Ireland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #42 of 53.
- What is Arable land (hectares per person) and how is it measured?
- Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC), CC BY 4.0.