United Arab Emirates: Arable land (% of land area)
In , United Arab Emirates's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.71.
That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . United Arab Emirates ranks #193 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.96
- Trough
- 0.52
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- +19.1%
- +3.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +34.4%
- +3.0% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 0.7094 | |
| 0.7094 | |
| 0.7083 | |
| 0.6899 | |
| 0.7026 | |
| 0.5956 | |
| 0.6266 | |
| 0.6266 | |
| 0.6210 | |
| 0.6195 |
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 United Arab Emirates's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Arable land (% of land area) was 0.71, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Arab Emirates's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- United Arab Emirates's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #193 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #20 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.