United Kingdom: Arable land (% of land area)
In , United Kingdom's Arable land (% of land area) was 24.98.
That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . United Kingdom ranks #40 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 of 53.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 25.90
- Trough
- 23.68
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- +0.1%
- +0.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -3.5%
- -0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 24.9812 | |
| 24.9705 | |
| 24.8411 | |
| 24.7117 | |
| 25.1544 | |
| 24.9568 | |
| 25.1431 | |
| 24.9081 | |
| 24.8460 | |
| 25.7657 |
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 Kingdom's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, United Kingdom's Arable land (% of land area) was 24.98, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #40 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is above the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #21 of 53.
- 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.