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Paraguay: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Paraguay's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.52.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Paraguay ranks #89 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #11 of 39.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Paraguay Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
11.52
Trough
8.43
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
+7.3%
+1.4% / yr
10-year change
+15.3%
+1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
11.5173
11.5179
11.1639
11.0207
10.8775
10.7343
10.5912
10.4480
10.3048
10.1616

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.ZSCategory: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Paraguay's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Paraguay's Arable land (% of land area) was 11.52, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Paraguay's Arable land (% of land area) fell 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Paraguay ranked #89 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #11 of 39.
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.