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

In 2023, Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) was 27.78, according to World Bank Open Data.

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

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

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

In 2023, Tonga ranked #35 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Tonga'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 Tonga is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 34.

Tonga: Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Tonga: Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) was 27.78.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Tonga ranks #35 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 of 34.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 27.78; 2015
Trough: 20.83; 2004
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: +11.1%; +1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	27.7778
2022	27.7778
2021	27.7778
2020	27.7778
2019	27.7778
2018	27.7778
2017	27.7778
2016	27.7778
2015	27.7778
2014	26.3889

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 Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) was 27.78, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Tonga's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Tonga rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Tonga ranked #35 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Tonga'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 Tonga is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #2 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.