Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean

Latin America and the Caribbean: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 143,584 Hectares in 2020. ▲ Rising

Latest (2020)
143,584 Hectares
Change on year
down 0.3%
Rank
6th
of 28 groups
All-time high
148,682 Hectares
in 2013
All-time low
128,978 Hectares
in 2000
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2000–2020

050.0k100.0k150.0k2000201020202000: 129.0k Hectares2001: 129.8k Hectares2002: 130.5k Hectares2003: 133.8k Hectares2004: 135.7k Hectares2005: 138.1k Hectares2006: 140.4k Hectares2007: 143.2k Hectares2008: 142.3k Hectares2009: 142.0k Hectares2010: 145.5k Hectares2011: 146.8k Hectares2012: 148.1k Hectares2013: 148.7k Hectares2014: 147.3k Hectares2015: 146.5k Hectares2016: 144.6k Hectares2017: 146.3k Hectares2018: 144.8k Hectares2019: 144.0k Hectares2020: 143.6k Hectares

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean is 143,584 Hectares, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 1.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean peaked at 148,682 Hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 128,978 Hectares, in 2000.

Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 6th of 28 groups on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 21 years of available data.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Arable land in Latin America and the Caribbean, 2000 to 2020.
Year Hectares Change
2000 128,978 Hectares
2001 129,845 Hectares +0.7%
2002 130,505 Hectares +0.5%
2003 133,805 Hectares +2.5%
2004 135,659 Hectares +1.4%
2005 138,131 Hectares +1.8%
2006 140,429 Hectares +1.7%
2007 143,162 Hectares +1.9%
2008 142,269 Hectares -0.6%
2009 141,980 Hectares -0.2%
2010 145,541 Hectares +2.5%
2011 146,767 Hectares +0.8%
2012 148,059 Hectares +0.9%
2013 148,682 Hectares +0.4%
2014 147,291 Hectares -0.9%
2015 146,465 Hectares -0.6%
2016 144,570 Hectares -1.3%
2017 146,299 Hectares +1.2%
2018 144,812 Hectares -1.0%
2019 144,002 Hectares -0.6%
2020 143,584 Hectares -0.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 136,476 Hectares 128,978 Hectares 143,162 Hectares 10
2010s 146,249 Hectares 144,002 Hectares 148,682 Hectares 10
2020s 143,584 Hectares 143,584 Hectares 143,584 Hectares 1

Countries ranked near Latin America and the Caribbean

  1. 3 India 155,369 Hectares compare
  2. 4 Russian Federation 121,649 Hectares compare
  3. 5 China 119,473 Hectares compare
  4. 6 Brazil 55,762 Hectares compare
  5. 7 Canada 38,235 Hectares compare
  6. 8 Nigeria 35,000 Hectares compare
  7. 9 Ukraine 32,924 Hectares compare

See the full ranking of 242 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Latin America and the Caribbean was 143,584 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The highest recorded value was 148,682 Hectares in 2013.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean?
The lowest recorded value was 128,978 Hectares in 2000.
How does Latin America and the Caribbean rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 6th out of 28 groups with data for 2020.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Over the last ten years it is down 1.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Latin America and the Caribbean data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Arable land
Unit
Hectares
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
242 places, 5,064 data points, 2000–2020
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.