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Spain: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Spain's Arable land (% of land area) was 23.01.

That's down 1.7% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Spain ranks #46 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 53.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Spain Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
26.09
Trough
23.01
1-year change
-1.7%
5-year change
-3.3%
-0.7% / yr
10-year change
-5.5%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
23.0074
23.3945
23.1124
23.2995
23.6450
23.7874
24.5297
24.6959
24.5731
24.5457

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 Spain's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Spain's Arable land (% of land area) was 23.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Spain's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Spain's Arable land (% of land area) fell 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Spain rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Spain ranked #46 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Spain'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 Spain is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #24 of 53.
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.