Is Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?

Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) rose 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Virgin Islands (U.S.) rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?

In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranked #191 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).

How does Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) compare to the world average?

The global average for Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023 was 0.18, so Virgin Islands (U.S.) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #38 of 39.

Virgin Islands (U.S.): Arable land (hectares per person)

Name: Virgin Islands (U.S.): Arable land (hectares per person)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.01.

That's up 0.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2017.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 0.18 . Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranks #191 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #38 of 39.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 0.02; 2005
Trough: 0.01; 2018
1-year change: +0.5%
5-year change: +2.0%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: -7.3%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (hectares per person)
2023	0.0086
2022	0.0085
2021	0.0085
2020	0.0085
2019	0.0084
2018	0.0084
2017	0.0093
2016	0.0093
2015	0.0093
2014	0.0093

About Arable land (hectares per person)

Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC • Category: Agriculture

Frequently asked questions

What was Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023?: In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) was 0.01, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) rising or falling?: Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) rose 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Virgin Islands (U.S.) rank globally on Arable land (hectares per person)?: In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranked #191 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (hectares per person).
How does Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (hectares per person) compare to the world average?: The global average for Arable land (hectares per person) in 2023 was 0.18, so Virgin Islands (U.S.) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #38 of 39.
What is Arable land (hectares per person) and how is it measured?: Arable land (hectares per person) 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.HA.PC), CC BY 4.0.