The data on Global Cropland Area Under Organic Agriculture reveals notable trends and year-on-year variations from 2023. France leads with the highest cropland area (2.17 million hectares), showing no change from the previous year. Italy and Spain, with values of 1.72 and 1.35 million hectares respectively, saw modest increases. Germany (0.8688 million hectares) and Sweden (0.49488 million hectares) also recorded growth. Significant year-on-year increases are noted in Romania (10.96%), Paraguay (35.04%), Bulgaria (11.35%), and Ireland (47.64%). Some countries, like Norway, Mali, Cuba, and Cameroon, experienced declines or stagnation.
Looking ahead, trends to watch for include continual growth in European countries with strong organic agriculture policies, potential expansion in Latin America due to rising demand for organic products, and varying growth rates in Africa and Asia based on local initiatives and economic factors. Sustainable agriculture practices and governmental support will be key drivers for future growth in global organic cropland areas.
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 2,170 | 2023 | +9.4% | View data | |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,720 | 2023 | +3.31% | +3.91% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1,350 | 2023 | +3.97% | +4.98% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Australia | 1,070 | 2021 | 0% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 868.8 | 2023 | +7.38% | +5.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Uganda | 505.31 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Sweden | 494.88 | 2023 | +1.31% | +0.87% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 454.34 | 2023 | +1.81% | +3.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Romania | 436.3 | 2023 | +7.94% | +10.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 402.4 | 2023 | +6.6% | +6.39% | View data |
