The European arable land conversion to organic farming shows varied trends. Denmark leads with 3.08% of its agricultural area under organic conversion. Noteworthy growth was observed in countries like Hungary and Portugal, with impressive year-on-year increases of 18.09% and 15.9% respectively. However, Croatia and Estonia faced significant declines, with -42.01% and -21.07% respectively. Over the last five years, conversion rates varied widely, with Serbia and Ireland showing significant uplifts, while others like Greece and Croatia exhibited downward trends.
Future trends to monitor include the potential impact of evolving EU agricultural policies and consumer demand shifts towards organic products, further influencing conversion rates in various countries.
Top countries in Arable Land Area Under Conversion to Organic Farming by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent of Total Utilised Agricultural Area | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Denmark | 3.08 | 2023 | +10.39% | +6.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Finland | 2.52 | 2023 | +2.44% | -1.37% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Sweden | 1.75 | 2023 | +1.16% | -1.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 1.72 | 2023 | +2.38% | -0.57% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 1.56 | 2023 | +4.7% | +5.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Greece | 1.23 | 2023 | +5.13% | -4.76% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 1.04 | 2023 | +15.56% | +15.32% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cyprus | 0.87 | 2023 | +7.41% | +3.57% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 0.85 | 2023 | +2.41% | +14.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Estonia | 0.68 | 2023 | -24.44% | -21.07% | View data |