How does Portugal rank for land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp?

Portugal ranks 84th out of 161 countries with data for 2024.

Is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?

Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP in Portugal

Name: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP in Portugal
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Portugal: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 6.8%

World rank

84th

of 161 countries

All-time high

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

in 1961

All-time low

0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP

in 2024

Years of data

1961–2024

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP in Portugal, 1961–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in 1000 ha per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

Portugal recorded 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP for land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 64 years on record.

The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and down 15.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp in Portugal peaked at 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 1961 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP, in 2024.

That places Portugal 84th out of 161 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.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP in Portugal, year by year

Annual values for Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP in Portugal, 1961 to 2024.
Year	1000 ha per US$ of GDP	Change
1961	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	—
1962	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.8%
1963	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.1%
1964	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
1965	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1966	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1967	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
1968	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.7%
1969	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
1970	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1971	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-11.9%
1972	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-18.1%
1973	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-25.5%
1974	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1975	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
1976	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
1977	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-5.2%
1978	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1979	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-11.8%
1980	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-19.1%
1981	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.5%
1982	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+4.7%
1983	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+12.7%
1984	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+8.0%
1985	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.5%
1986	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-30.0%
1987	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-19.3%
1988	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-14.5%
1989	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.0%
1990	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-23.0%
1991	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-13.3%
1992	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-18.4%
1993	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+11.2%
1994	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.9%
1995	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-17.5%
1996	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
1997	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
1998	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-5.9%
1999	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.1%
2000	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+7.5%
2001	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-9.5%
2002	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-13.5%
2003	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-21.9%
2004	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-16.6%
2005	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.2%
2006	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-7.8%
2007	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-15.2%
2008	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-12.3%
2009	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.1%
2010	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
2011	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-2.3%
2012	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+14.0%
2013	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-4.2%
2014	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-1.8%
2015	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+15.4%
2016	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-3.7%
2017	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.6%
2018	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.3%
2019	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+3.5%
2020	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+7.3%
2021	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-8.1%
2022	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	+2.1%
2023	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-10.0%
2024	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	-6.8%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	9
1970s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP	5

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More environment data for Portugal

Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -0.6043 Percentage change (2025)
Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -0.5127 Percentage change (2025)
Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Standard Deviation 0.44 °C (2025)
Temperature change 2.15 °C (2025)
Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, annual growth rate 0.0002 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard -0.7203 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value Standard 0.0005 million SLC per person (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, annual -0.6183 % change on previous year (2024)
Value Added (Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) — Value US$, per unit 0 million USD per US$ of GDP (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp in Portugal?: Land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp in Portugal was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?: The highest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 1961.
What is the lowest land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp recorded in Portugal?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 ha per US$ of GDP in 2024.
How does Portugal rank for land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp?: Portugal ranks 84th out of 161 countries with data for 2024.
Is land area equipped for irrigation — area, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Portugal?: Over the last ten years it is down 15.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Portugal data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Land area equipped for irrigation — Area divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area ÷ GDP (current US$)

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Land area equipped for irrigation — Area Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Indicator: Land area equipped for irrigation — Area, per unit of GDP
Unit: 1000 ha per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 164 places, 8,471 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 12 September 2026

Land area equipped for irrigation — Area divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.