Central America vs Iran (Islamic Republic of): Arable land β€” Area

Central America
25,888 1000 ha
in 2024
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
15,699 1000 ha
in 2024
Central America rank
20th
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
23rd

Arable land β€” Area over time

  • Central America
  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
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How they compare

Central America currently reports 25,888 1000 ha against 15,699 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 10,189 1000 ha.

That makes Central America's figure about 1.6 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.

Across all 64 years both countries report, Central America has been ahead every year.

Central America ranks 20th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 23rd of 46 regions.

Central America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America Iran (Islamic Republic of) Difference Ahead
1960s 23,793 1000 ha 15,033 1000 ha 8,760 1000 ha Central America
1970s 22,601 1000 ha 15,576 1000 ha 7,025 1000 ha Central America
1980s 23,824 1000 ha 14,615 1000 ha 9,209 1000 ha Central America
1990s 28,396 1000 ha 16,767 1000 ha 11,629 1000 ha Central America
2000s 29,298 1000 ha 16,059 1000 ha 13,239 1000 ha Central America
2010s 27,354 1000 ha 15,072 1000 ha 12,282 1000 ha Central America
2020s 26,693 1000 ha 15,691 1000 ha 11,002 1000 ha Central America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher arable land β€” area, Central America or Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
Central America, at 25,888 1000 ha against 15,699 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2024.
What is the difference in arable land β€” area between Central America and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
10,189 1000 ha, with Central America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Iran (Islamic Republic of)?
64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
How do Central America and Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank globally for arable land β€” area?
Central America ranks 20th and Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 23rd of 46 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Arable land β€” Area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Arable land β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
267 places, 15,674 data points, 1961–2024
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