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

In 2023, Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.42, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Kenya ranked #91 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

Kenya: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Kenya: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.42.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Kenya ranks #91 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 11.46; 2019
Trough: 9.24; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.1%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.9%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	11.4175
2022	11.4175
2021	11.4175
2020	11.4175
2019	11.4561
2018	11.4005
2017	10.6863
2016	11.3273
2015	11.1356
2014	11.2280

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 Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.42, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Kenya's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Kenya rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Kenya ranked #91 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
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.