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Sao Tome and Principe: Arable land (hectares per person)

In , Sao Tome and Principe's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.02.

That's down 2.0% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 0.18 . Sao Tome and Principe ranks #179 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Sao Tome and Principe Arable land (hectares per person) trend

Highlights

Peak
0.04
Trough
0.02
1-year change
-2.0%
5-year change
-9.0%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-16.3%
-1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (hectares per person)
0.0173
0.0177
0.0180
0.0184
0.0187
0.0190
0.0193
0.0196
0.0200
0.0203

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.PCCategory: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Sao Tome and Principe's Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?
In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe's Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.02, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sao Tome and Principe's Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?
Sao Tome and Principe's Arable land (hectares per person) fell 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?
In 2023, Sao Tome and Principe ranked #179 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).
How does Sao Tome and Principe'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 Sao Tome and Principe is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.
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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.HA.PC), CC BY 4.0.