Land Use - Our World in Data
In the chart here we see a global map of land used for arable agriculture (as a share of total land area). For most countries, as we will show in the section below, land use for livestock grazing is dominant relative to arable farming.
Share of land area used for arable agriculture, 2021 - Our World …
2024年5月20日 · The share of land area used for arable agriculture, measured as a percentage of total land area. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow.
New Map of Worldwide Croplands Supports Food and Water …
2017年11月14日 · A new map was released today detailing croplands worldwide in the highest resolution yet, helping to ensure global food and water security in a sustainable way. The map establishes that there are 1.87 billion hectares of croplands in the world, which is 15 to 20 percent—or 250 to 350 million hectares (Mha)—higher than former assessments.
Map of Worldwide Croplands | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov
2017年11月14日 · This map shows cropland distribution across the world in a nominal 30-meter resolution derived primarily with Landsat imagery for the year 2015. The map uses machine learning algorithms on Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform.
USGS releases interactive map of croplands in the world
2017年11月22日 · The interactive map shows that there are 1.87 billion hectares (4.62 billion acres) of croplands in the world, which is 15 to 20 % more than earlier estimations. The change is due to more detailed and precise understanding of vast stretches of croplands that were previously never mapped or were inaccurately mapped as non-croplands.
What is Arable Land | Arable Land Map - Maps of World
The distribution and productivity of arable land vary widely across the world, influenced by factors such as climate, soil quality, irrigation, and land use policies. Let’s take a look at the top 50 countries in the world ranked by the amount of arable land they have:
Arable Land By Country 2024 - Data Pandas
This "Arable Land By Country" dataset contains pertinent data relating to the distribution of arable land worldwide, providing rankings and metrics of arable land measured in hectares. Several fascinating patterns emerge from this data: The United States holds the highest amount of arable land, with 157.7 million hectares dedicated to cultivation.
Mapped: How Much of the World is Covered by Croplands?
2023年12月29日 · In 2019, croplands occupied 1,244 Mha of land worldwide, with the largest regions being Europe and North Asia and Southwest Asia at around 20% of total cover each. Interestingly, even though Africa (17%) and South America (9%) held lower percentages of the world’s croplands, they saw the highest expansion in croplands since 2000:
Arable Land by Country 2024 - Worldostats
In this article, we delve into global arable land distribution, presenting insights, trends, and a comparative look at nations with the highest proportions of cultivable land. By examining the top 10 countries with the highest percentage of arable land and providing a global map for visualization, we offer a comprehensive view of arable land ...
Arable land (% of land area) | Data - World Bank Data
Arable land (% of land area) from The World Bank: Data. Free and open access to global development data. Data. ... Line Bar Map. Share Details. Shaded Points. 2021. Arable land (hectares) Arable land (hectares per person) Agricultural land (% of land area) Forest area (% of land area) Agricultural land (sq. km)