In 2023, the United States had the largest arable and permanent cropland area with 151.08 million hectares. Hungary and Japan followed with 4.3 and 3.71 million hectares, respectively. Bulgaria, Austria, Slovakia, Estonia, and Costa Rica's cropland areas were below 3.5 million hectares each. Year-over-year trends in 2023 show declines for most countries, except Estonia and Costa Rica which experienced increases. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) highlights minor reductions in cropland areas across these countries.
Future trends to watch include continued advancements in sustainable agriculture, increased adoption of precision farming technologies, and potential impacts of climate change which may alter the geographic distribution of arable and permanent cropland globally. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for future agricultural strategies and policies.
Top countries in Arable and Permanent Cropland Agricultural Area by Country
| # | 8 Countries | Thousand Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 151,080 | 2023 | -0.55% | -1.04% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Hungary | 4,300 | 2023 | -0.43% | -1.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Japan | 3,710 | 2023 | -0.57% | -0.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Bulgaria | 3,480 | 2023 | -0.55% | -0.84% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Austria | 1,380 | 2023 | -0.25% | -0.22% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Slovakia | 1,380 | 2023 | -0.32% | -0.28% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Estonia | 731 | 2023 | +0.83% | +1.1% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Costa Rica | 593.1 | 2023 | +0.58% | +0.36% | View data |
