An analysis of arable land and permanent crops in Malaysia shows a significant increase from 77.74 thousand square kilometers in 2013 to 82.86 thousand square kilometers in 2019, with growth stabilizing from 2016 to 2023. The year-on-year growth has plateaued since 2017, indicating a maturation phase.
Recent data from 2023 show a slight decline to 82.85 thousand square kilometers. Forecasts from 2024 to 2028 predict a marginal reduction to 82.83 thousand square kilometers. Concretely, the five-year CAGR ending in 2023 was -0.002% with forecasted annual shrinkage of -0.02% toward 2028.
Trends to watch for:
- Sustainable agricultural practices and their impact on land usage.
- Technological advancements improving yield per area, potentially reducing the land required.
- Climate change implications on agriculturally viable land.
- Government policies affecting land allocation for agriculture versus other uses.
