Malta: Arable land (hectares per person)
In , Malta's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.01.
That's down 10.1% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 0.18 . Malta ranks #186 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.HA.PC) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2004 · EU enlargement (10 new members)
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.02
- Trough
- 0.01
- 1-year change
- -10.1%
- 5-year change
- -29.5%
- -6.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- -37.5%
- -4.6% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (hectares per person) |
|---|---|
| 0.0132 | |
| 0.0147 | |
| 0.0151 | |
| 0.0151 | |
| 0.0180 | |
| 0.0187 | |
| 0.0194 | |
| 0.0200 | |
| 0.0202 | |
| 0.0207 |
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 Malta's Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?
- In 2023, Malta's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Malta's Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?
- Malta's Arable land (hectares per person) fell 10.1% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Malta rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?
- In 2023, Malta ranked #186 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).
- How does Malta'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 Malta is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.
- 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.