The arable land and permanent crops in Egypt have shown a consistent increase from 37.31 thousand square kilometers in 2013 to 41.15 thousand square kilometers in 2023. The growth rate has generally trended upward, with noticeable variations. From 2021 to 2022, the year-on-year growth was 0.97%, and from 2022 to 2023, it was 1.1%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.27%.
Forecasted data indicate continued expansion, with projections estimating arable land and permanent crops to reach 43.15 thousand square kilometers by 2028. The five-year CAGR from 2023 to 2028 is anticipated to be 0.74%, with an overall five-year growth rate of 3.77%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Government policies on agricultural land development and sustainability practices.
- Technological advances in farming techniques and irrigation that could impact productivity and land use.
- Economic factors and geopolitical stability that may affect land usage and agricultural investments.
