The United States, India, and Russia lead globally with the largest arable land areas. Recent year-on-year fluctuations highlight a moderate decrease in land areas for top countries like the U.S. and India, while Argentina and Brazil witnessed expansions. Notable shrinking is observed in Europe, notably in Hungary and the U.K. Contrarily, African countries like Mali, Tanzania, and Ethiopia recorded significant growth, reflecting enhanced agricultural practices.
Future trends suggest potential expansion of arable lands in developing economies due to technological advancements and governmental policies. Climate change remains a crucial challenge that could impact arable land distribution and productivity across regions.
Top countries in Arable Land Area by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hectares | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United States | 157,240,000 | 2023 | -0.16% | -0.063% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 153,820,000 | 2023 | -0.19% | -0.21% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Russia | 121,660,000 | 2023 | +0.0021% | +0.0015% | View data |
| 4 | 4 China | 108,670,000 | 2023 | -0.086% | -0.35% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 59,479,000 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.07% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Argentina | 43,112,000 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.4% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Canada | 38,141,000 | 2023 | -0.15% | -0.29% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nigeria | 37,269,000 | 2023 | +0.38% | +0.46% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Ukraine | 32,969,000 | 2023 | +0.067% | +0.048% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Australia | 31,944,000 | 2023 | +1.08% | +0.62% | View data |
