What was Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?

In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) was 2.57, according to World Bank Open Data.

Is Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?

Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Virgin Islands (U.S.) rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?

In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranked #162 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).

How does Virgin Islands (U.S.)'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 Virgin Islands (U.S.) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 39.

Virgin Islands (U.S.): Arable land (% of land area)

Name: Virgin Islands (U.S.): Arable land (% of land area)
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In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) was 2.57.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 13.93 . Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranks #162 globally out of 206 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 39.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Highlights

Peak: 5.71; 2004
Trough: 2.57; 2018
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -10.0%; -1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Arable land (% of land area)
2023	2.5714
2022	2.5714
2021	2.5714
2020	2.5714
2019	2.5714
2018	2.5714
2017	2.8571
2016	2.8571
2015	2.8571
2014	2.8571

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 Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) in 2023?: In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) was 2.57, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) rising or falling?: Virgin Islands (U.S.)'s Arable land (% of land area) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Virgin Islands (U.S.) rank globally on Arable land (% of land area)?: In 2023, Virgin Islands (U.S.) ranked #162 out of 206 countries reporting Arable land (% of land area).
How does Virgin Islands (U.S.)'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 Virgin Islands (U.S.) is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 39.
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.