How does South America rank for agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area?

South America ranks 13th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.

Is agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area rising or falling in South America?

Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South America data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area in South America

Name: Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area in South America
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

South America: Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area was 885.12 USD_PPP/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

885.12 USD_PPP/ha

Change on year

up 3.9%

Rank

13th

of 29 groups

All-time high

885.12 USD_PPP/ha

in 2024

All-time low

172.09 USD_PPP/ha

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area in South America, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in USD_PPP/ha.

Analysis

South America recorded 885.12 USD_PPP/ha for agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area in South America peaked at 885.12 USD_PPP/ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 172.09 USD_PPP/ha, in 1961.

That places South America 13th out of 29 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area in South America, year by year

Annual values for Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area in South America, 1961 to 2024.
Year	USD_PPP/ha	Change
1961	172.09 USD_PPP/ha	—
1962	178.08 USD_PPP/ha	+3.5%
1963	181.69 USD_PPP/ha	+2.0%
1964	180.82 USD_PPP/ha	-0.5%
1965	189.95 USD_PPP/ha	+5.0%
1966	188.73 USD_PPP/ha	-0.6%
1967	198.36 USD_PPP/ha	+5.1%
1968	198.27 USD_PPP/ha	-0.0%
1969	205.87 USD_PPP/ha	+3.8%
1970	207.87 USD_PPP/ha	+1.0%
1971	206.09 USD_PPP/ha	-0.9%
1972	207.19 USD_PPP/ha	+0.5%
1973	206.21 USD_PPP/ha	-0.5%
1974	217.87 USD_PPP/ha	+5.7%
1975	222.5 USD_PPP/ha	+2.1%
1976	230.23 USD_PPP/ha	+3.5%
1977	236.84 USD_PPP/ha	+2.9%
1978	238.14 USD_PPP/ha	+0.5%
1979	243.27 USD_PPP/ha	+2.2%
1980	248.99 USD_PPP/ha	+2.4%
1981	261.01 USD_PPP/ha	+4.8%
1982	261.85 USD_PPP/ha	+0.3%
1983	258.45 USD_PPP/ha	-1.3%
1984	268.95 USD_PPP/ha	+4.1%
1985	282.44 USD_PPP/ha	+5.0%
1986	279.64 USD_PPP/ha	-1.0%
1987	292.39 USD_PPP/ha	+4.6%
1988	305.34 USD_PPP/ha	+4.4%
1989	310.29 USD_PPP/ha	+1.6%
1990	312.35 USD_PPP/ha	+0.7%
1991	322.81 USD_PPP/ha	+3.3%
1992	335.24 USD_PPP/ha	+3.9%
1993	338.64 USD_PPP/ha	+1.0%
1994	360.43 USD_PPP/ha	+6.4%
1995	379.68 USD_PPP/ha	+5.3%
1996	383.81 USD_PPP/ha	+1.1%
1997	377.22 USD_PPP/ha	-1.7%
1998	383.47 USD_PPP/ha	+1.7%
1999	405.42 USD_PPP/ha	+5.7%
2000	412.3 USD_PPP/ha	+1.7%
2001	428.84 USD_PPP/ha	+4.0%
2002	444.45 USD_PPP/ha	+3.6%
2003	472.89 USD_PPP/ha	+6.4%
2004	497.24 USD_PPP/ha	+5.1%
2005	497.46 USD_PPP/ha	+0.0%
2006	519.81 USD_PPP/ha	+4.5%
2007	550.78 USD_PPP/ha	+6.0%
2008	573.1 USD_PPP/ha	+4.1%
2009	553.39 USD_PPP/ha	-3.4%
2010	597.58 USD_PPP/ha	+8.0%
2011	623.18 USD_PPP/ha	+4.3%
2012	610.23 USD_PPP/ha	-2.1%
2013	656.49 USD_PPP/ha	+7.6%
2014	684.72 USD_PPP/ha	+4.3%
2015	678.86 USD_PPP/ha	-0.9%
2016	667.19 USD_PPP/ha	-1.7%
2017	705.93 USD_PPP/ha	+5.8%
2018	705.22 USD_PPP/ha	-0.1%
2019	754.95 USD_PPP/ha	+7.1%
2020	794.43 USD_PPP/ha	+5.2%
2021	814.43 USD_PPP/ha	+2.5%
2022	824.47 USD_PPP/ha	+1.2%
2023	851.5 USD_PPP/ha	+3.3%
2024	885.12 USD_PPP/ha	+3.9%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	188.21 USD_PPP/ha	172.09 USD_PPP/ha	205.87 USD_PPP/ha	9
1970s	221.62 USD_PPP/ha	206.09 USD_PPP/ha	243.27 USD_PPP/ha	10
1980s	276.94 USD_PPP/ha	248.99 USD_PPP/ha	310.29 USD_PPP/ha	10
1990s	359.91 USD_PPP/ha	312.35 USD_PPP/ha	405.42 USD_PPP/ha	10
2000s	495.03 USD_PPP/ha	412.3 USD_PPP/ha	573.1 USD_PPP/ha	10
2010s	668.44 USD_PPP/ha	597.58 USD_PPP/ha	754.95 USD_PPP/ha	10
2020s	833.99 USD_PPP/ha	794.43 USD_PPP/ha	885.12 USD_PPP/ha	5

Countries ranked near South America

10 Belgium 6,694 USD_PPP/ha compare
10 Polynesia 972.05 USD_PPP/ha compare
11 Belgium-Luxembourg 5,977 USD_PPP/ha compare
11 Republic of Moldova 859.17 USD_PPP/ha compare
12 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 810.18 USD_PPP/ha compare
12 Japan 5,856 USD_PPP/ha compare
13 Seychelles 5,464 USD_PPP/ha compare
13 Syrian Arab Republic 588.84 USD_PPP/ha compare
14 Bangladesh 5,394 USD_PPP/ha compare
14 United Republic of Tanzania 519.72 USD_PPP/ha compare
15 Brunei Darussalam 5,257 USD_PPP/ha compare
15 Timor-Leste 501.28 USD_PPP/ha compare
16 Martinique 4,992 USD_PPP/ha compare
16 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) 406.22 USD_PPP/ha compare

See the full ranking of 244 places →

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Standard Deviation 0.218 °C (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Total fibre furnish — Production, annual growth rate 4.24 % change on previous year (2024)
Wood charcoal — Production, annual growth rate 0.4178 % change on previous year (2024)
Wood-based panels — Import quantity, annual growth rate -0.0956 % change on previous year (2024)
Wood-based panels — Import value, annual growth rate -12.25 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions

What is agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area in South America?: Agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area in South America was 885.12 USD_PPP/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area recorded in South America?: The highest recorded value was 885.12 USD_PPP/ha in 2024.
What is the lowest agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area recorded in South America?: The lowest recorded value was 172.09 USD_PPP/ha in 1961.
How does South America rank for agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area?: South America ranks 13th out of 29 groups with data for 2024.
Is agricultural land — value of agricultural production (int. $) per area rising or falling in South America?: Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South America data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Agricultural land — Value of agricultural production (Int. $) per Area
Unit: USD_PPP/ha
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 244 places, 14,115 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 12 August 2026

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