Forecast: Arable and Permanent Cropland Agricultural Area in the Netherlands

The arable and permanent cropland agricultural area in the Netherlands has shown a slight decline from 1.07 million hectares in 2013 to 1.04 million hectares in 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 2.8% over the decade. Despite fluctuations, the most recent years show stabilization, with the area standing at 1.05 million hectares in 2023.

Year-on-year variation for the last two years hovered around 0.11%. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the past five years has been marginally negative at -0.25%. Forecasts for 2024 to 2028 project a slight positive trend with a 5-year CAGR of 0.07%, culminating in a 0.35% overall growth rate by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include technological advancements in farming, policy changes related to land use, and shifts in global agricultural markets, which could impact the stability or growth of arable and permanent cropland areas in the Netherlands.

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