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Timor-Leste: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Timor-Leste's Arable land (% of land area) was 7.50.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Timor-Leste ranks #114 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 34.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Timor-Leste Arable land (% of land area) trend

Highlights

Peak
7.96
Trough
7.50
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
-1.2%
-0.2% / yr
10-year change
-2.9%
-0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
7.4983
7.4983
7.4983
7.4983
7.4983
7.5857
7.6126
7.6395
7.6664
7.6933

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 Timor-Leste's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Timor-Leste's Arable land (% of land area) was 7.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Timor-Leste's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Timor-Leste's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Timor-Leste rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Timor-Leste ranked #114 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Timor-Leste'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 Timor-Leste is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #12 of 34.
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.