South Sudan: Arable land (% of land area)
In , South Sudan's Arable land (% of land area) was 3.94.
That's up 3.9% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . South Sudan ranks #149 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2012–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 4.21
- Trough
- 3.79
- 1-year change
- +3.9%
- 5-year change
- +3.9%
- +0.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- -4.9%
- -0.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 3.9391 | |
| 3.7895 | |
| 3.7895 | |
| 3.7895 | |
| 3.7895 | |
| 3.7927 | |
| 3.9043 | |
| 3.9602 | |
| 4.0160 | |
| 4.0750 |
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 South Sudan's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, South Sudan's Arable land (% of land area) was 3.94, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Arable land (% of land area) rose 3.9% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, South Sudan ranked #149 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does South Sudan'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 South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
- 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.