Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Iceland

Iceland: Agriculture area certified organic — Area was 2.58 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.58 1000 ha
Change on year
up 545.0%
World rank
114th
of 154 countries
All-time high
5.9 1000 ha
in 2009
All-time low
0.4 1000 ha
in 2020
Years of data
16
2008–2024

Agriculture area certified organic — Area in Iceland, 2008–2024

02462008201620242008: 4.7 1000 ha2009: 5.9 1000 ha2010: 5.9 1000 ha2011: 5.9 1000 ha2012: 5.9 1000 ha2013: 5.9 1000 ha2014: 5.9 1000 ha2016: 2 1000 ha2017: 2 1000 ha2018: 2 1000 ha2019: 2 1000 ha2020: 0.4 1000 ha2021: 0.4 1000 ha2022: 0.4 1000 ha2023: 0.4 1000 ha2024: 2.6 1000 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

In 2024, agriculture area certified organic — area in Iceland stood at 2.58 1000 ha.

The figure is up 545.0% on the previous year and down 56.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, agriculture area certified organic — area in Iceland peaked at 5.9 1000 ha in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.4 1000 ha, in 2020.

That places Iceland 114th out of 154 countries 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.3 1000 ha 4.7 1000 ha 5.9 1000 ha 2
2010s 4.17 1000 ha 2 1000 ha 5.9 1000 ha 9
2020s 0.836 1000 ha 0.4 1000 ha 2.58 1000 ha 5

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  5. 116 Bosnia and Herzegovina 2.08 1000 ha compare
  6. 117 El Salvador 1.97 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is agriculture area certified organic — area in Iceland?
Agriculture area certified organic — area in Iceland was 2.58 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest agriculture area certified organic — area recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 5.9 1000 ha in 2009.
What is the lowest agriculture area certified organic — area recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4 1000 ha in 2020.
How does Iceland rank for agriculture area certified organic — area?
Iceland ranks 114th out of 154 countries with data for 2024.
Is agriculture area certified organic — area rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iceland data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Agriculture area certified organic — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Agriculture area certified organic — Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
157 places, 2,060 data points, 2004–2024
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The FAOSTAT Land Use domain contains data on twenty-one land use categories and twenty-three categories of irrigation and agricultural practices. Data are available yearly and by country, regional and global levels. The domain includes Land Use Indicators providing information on the percentage share of agricultural and forest land, and their sub-components, including irrigated areas and areas under organic agriculture, within a country land use matrix. Data are available at country, regional and global level, for the following elements: (in percentage) i) Share in Land area; ii) Share in Agricultural land, iii) Share in Cropland; and iv) Share in Forest land; (in ha/pc) v) Area per capita.