In 2023, Denmark's arable land area stood at 2.3421 million hectares. Over the past decade, the arable land area in Denmark has experienced modest fluctuations, showing a general downward trend. In 2013, the area was 2.4076 million hectares, increased to 2.432 in 2014, but saw a substantial decline in 2015 at 2.3517 million hectares. Since then, variations remained relatively small but mostly negative, with a CAGR of -0.39% observed from 2018 to 2023.
Between 2022 and 2023, the arable land area decreased by 0.32%, continuing a declining trend observed in previous years. The year-on-year variations have generally been negative in recent years, and a forecasted further decline suggests a 5-year CAGR of -0.25%, predicting the arable land area to decrease to 2.3054 million hectares by 2028.
Looking ahead, monitoring the influence of agricultural policies, technological advancements in farming, and climate change will be crucial for understanding long-term trends in arable land area in Denmark. Sustainable farming practices and efficient land use could also impact future arable land availability.
