Based on data from 2023, Egypt leads with the highest percentage of agricultural land equipped for irrigation at 99.63%. Key players following Egypt include Suriname at 84.06% and Northern Mariana Islands at 74.01%. Significant year-on-year variations were observed: Northern Mariana Islands (+4.55%), Palestine (+2.84%), and Ecuador (+2.71%). In contrast, Lebanon (-1.18%) and Vietnam (-1.23%) experienced notable declines. Over the last five years, countries such as Qatar and Oman demonstrated robust annual growth rates, while Taiwan and Armenia saw decreases in irrigated land areas.
Future trends to watch include:
- Increasing focus in arid regions like Qatar and Oman to boost irrigation efforts.
- Potential setbacks in countries experiencing political instability, such as Vietnam and Lebanon, that could affect irrigation expansion.
- Technological innovations that may drive more efficient irrigation methods, particularly in densely populated and agricultural-intensive countries like Egypt and Pakistan.
Top countries in Land Area Equipped for Irrigation by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Agricultural Land | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Egypt | 99.63 | 2023 | -0.01% | -0.006% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Suriname | 84.06 | 2023 | +0.8% | +0.76% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Northern Mariana Islands | 74.01 | 2023 | +6.41% | +4.55% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bangladesh | 61.66 | 2023 | +0.65% | +0.41% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Barbados | 59.51 | 2023 | +2.06% | +1.96% | View data |
| 6 | 6 North Korea | 55.51 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Pakistan | 55.51 | 2023 | +0.2% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Japan | 54.88 | 2023 | +0.11% | +0.17% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Israel | 49.01 | 2023 | +0.39% | +0.53% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Taiwan | 48.98 | 2023 | +0.25% | -0.73% | View data |
