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

In 2023, Libya's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.98, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Libya ranked #183 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Libya'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 Libya is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

Libya: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Libya: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Libya's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.98.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Libya ranks #183 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 0.99; 2004
Trough: 0.98; 2010
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	0.9775
2022	0.9775
2021	0.9775
2020	0.9775
2019	0.9775
2018	0.9775
2017	0.9775
2016	0.9775
2015	0.9775
2014	0.9775

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 Libya's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Libya's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Libya's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Libya's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Libya rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Libya ranked #183 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Libya'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 Libya is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 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.