Between 2013 and 2023, Saudi Arabia saw fluctuations in its arable land and permanent crops area, reaching 36.53 thousand square kilometers in 2023. Initial declines were followed by positive growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 0.32% over the last five years. Notably, 2022 and 2023 exhibited modest year-on-year growth of 0.22% and 0.21%, respectively. Forecasts for 2024 onwards indicate a steady upward trend, achieving a projected 0.16% CAGR over the next five years and an overall growth of 0.81% by 2028.
Future trends to watch for:
- Improvement in agricultural technologies and sustainable practices.
- Impacts of climate change and water scarcity efforts.
- Government policies promoting agricultural expansion.
- Investments in desert farming innovations.
