In 2024, Spain leads with 569.19 thousand hectares of permanent crops fully converted to organic farming, followed by Italy and France. Over the past year, France (+12.06%), Hungary (+15.51%), and Latvia (+14.76%) showed significant growth, while Poland (-7.11%) and Lithuania (-7.17%) saw declines. Montenegro displayed the highest year-on-year increase at 65.47%. Overall, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an upward trend in the organic farming area across Europe.
Looking forward, Europe’s shift towards organic agriculture will likely continue, driven by policy support and consumer demand for sustainable produce. Watch for innovations in organic farming techniques and policies favoring organic transition.
Top countries in Permanent Crops for Human Consumption Area Fully Converted to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 569,190 | 2023 | +4.45% | +4.49% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 456,750 | 2023 | +4.41% | +5.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 170,280 | 2023 | +11.16% | +12.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Greece | 52,710 | 2023 | +4.25% | +5.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Portugal | 52,560 | 2023 | +31.35% | +8.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 19,520 | 2023 | +10.61% | +2.9% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 16,890 | 2023 | +11.88% | +19.05% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 15,270 | 2023 | +11.39% | +14.59% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Poland | 15,220 | 2023 | -23.42% | -7.11% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 10,470 | 2023 | +7.05% | +15.51% | View data |
