What was Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 19.06, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #57 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 34.

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 19.06.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #57 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 34.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 19.93; 2008
Trough: 19.06; 2017
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -2.3%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	19.0599
2022	19.0599
2021	19.0599
2020	19.0599
2019	19.0599
2018	19.0599
2017	19.0599
2016	19.1845
2015	19.2675
2014	19.3921

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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) was 19.06, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #57 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 34.
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.