In 2023, India, the United States, and China hold the highest shares of global arable land and permanent crops, representing 10.57%, 10.08%, and 8.1% respectively. Notable year-on-year deviations show Brazil (0.95%) and Argentina (1.37%) with significant increases, while European countries such as Hungary (-1.27%) and South Korea (-1.08%) exhibit declines in their contributions. Countries like India (-0.12%), China (-0.12%), and Canada (-0.28%) have seen slight decreases. Emerging markets such as Ethiopia (1.26%) and Bangladesh (1.02%) experienced robust growth.
Looking forward, key trends to monitor include the impacts of climate change on agricultural yields, technological advancements in farming practices, increasing urbanization reducing arable land, and policies promoting sustainable agriculture. Developing countries showing significant positive variations may continue to increase their global share, while the impact of geopolitical factors needs close observation.
Top countries in Arable Land and Permanent Crops Share by Country (Square Kilometers)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 India | 10.57 | 2023 | -0.1% | -0.12% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 10.08 | 2023 | 0% | 0% | View data |
| 3 | 3 China | 8.1 | 2023 | +0.00039% | -0.12% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Russia | 7.78 | 2023 | -0.0011% | -0.00015% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Brazil | 4.24 | 2023 | +0.92% | +0.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Indonesia | 3.47 | 2023 | +1.31% | +0.79% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Argentina | 2.78 | 2023 | +1.04% | +1.37% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Nigeria | 2.75 | 2023 | +0.26% | +0.33% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Canada | 2.41 | 2023 | -0.14% | -0.28% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Ukraine | 2.13 | 2023 | +0.044% | +0.034% | View data |
