What was Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) was 15.24, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Tanzania rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Tanzania ranked #69 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Tanzania'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 Tanzania is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

Tanzania: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Tanzania: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) was 15.24.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Tanzania ranks #69 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 15.24; 2020
Trough: 10.27; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +2.8%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +10.4%; +1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	15.2433
2022	15.2433
2021	15.2433
2020	15.2433
2019	15.0385
2018	14.8337
2017	14.6289
2016	14.4241
2015	14.2194
2014	14.0146

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 Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) was 15.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Tanzania's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Tanzania rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Tanzania ranked #69 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Tanzania'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 Tanzania is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #16 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.