United States: Arable land (% of land area)
In , United States's Arable land (% of land area) was 16.57.
That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . United States ranks #62 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
Source: World Bank Open Data (AG.LND.ARBL.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
Highlights
- Peak
- 18.39
- Trough
- 16.57
- 1-year change
- +0.0%
- 5-year change
- -3.0%
- -0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- -2.5%
- -0.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Arable land (% of land area) |
|---|---|
| 16.5690 | |
| 16.5680 | |
| 16.6945 | |
| 16.8248 | |
| 16.9548 | |
| 17.0873 | |
| 17.2101 | |
| 17.1540 | |
| 17.1036 | |
| 17.0497 |
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 States's Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?
- In 2023, United States's Arable land (% of land area) was 16.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?
- United States's Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United States rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?
- In 2023, United States ranked #62 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
- How does United States'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 States is above the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 3.
- 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.