Oman: Arable land (% of land area)
In , Oman's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.28.
That's up 5.5% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Oman ranks #203 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.28
- Trough
- 0.08
- 1-year change
- +5.5%
- 5-year change
- +13.7%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +131.1%
- +8.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 0.2815 | |
| 0.2669 | |
| 0.2412 | |
| 0.2515 | |
| 0.2477 | |
| 0.2477 | |
| 0.2239 | |
| 0.1813 | |
| 0.1685 | |
| 0.1212 |
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 Oman's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, Oman's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.28, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Oman's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- Oman's Arable land (% of land area) rose 5.5% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Oman rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, Oman ranked #203 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does Oman'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 Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #22 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.