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Tunisia: Arable land (% of land area)

In , Tunisia's Arable land (% of land area) was 18.22.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Tunisia ranks #59 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Tunisia Arable land (% of land area) trend 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
18.36
Trough
16.50
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+10.2%
+2.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.8%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Arable land (% of land area)
18.2241
18.2241
18.2241
18.2241
16.5397
16.5397
16.7797
16.5010
16.5422
16.6581

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 Tunisia's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
In 2023, Tunisia's Arable land (% of land area) was 18.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Tunisia's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
Tunisia's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Tunisia rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
In 2023, Tunisia ranked #59 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Tunisia'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 Tunisia is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
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.