The arable land area under conversion to organic farming in Finland showed significant fluctuations from 2013 to 2023. The most notable increases were in 2018 and 2022 with year-on-year variations of 44.49% and 44.76%, respectively. Meanwhile, the land area peaked at a volume of 58.16 thousand hectares in 2023, representing a 9.65% rise from 2022. Over the last five years leading to 2023, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) was -1.04%.
Looking forward, the forecasted data indicates a steady growth trend from 2024 to 2028, with a forecasted CAGR of 1.97% and an overall increase of 10.27% in the arable land area under organic farming conversion by 2028.
Future trends to watch for include advancements in organic farming techniques, government policies and incentives promoting sustainable agriculture, and growing consumer demand for organic products, which could further accelerate the conversion rate of arable land to organic farming in Finland.
