Land use hidden — Cropland in Bhutan

Bhutan: Land use hidden — Cropland was 1,140 Square kilometres in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
1,140 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 3.2%
World rank
133rd
of 193 countries
All-time high
1,860 Square kilometres
in 2005
All-time low
1,000 Square kilometres
in 2017
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Land use hidden — Cropland in Bhutan, 1961–2023

05001.0k1.5k2.0k196119922023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for land use hidden — cropland in Bhutan is 1,140 Square kilometres, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.2% on the previous year and up 1.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — cropland in Bhutan peaked at 1,860 Square kilometres in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,000 Square kilometres, in 2017.

That places Bhutan 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1,138 Square kilometres 1,130 Square kilometres 1,150 Square kilometres 9
1970s 1,317 Square kilometres 1,250 Square kilometres 1,420 Square kilometres 10
1980s 1,581 Square kilometres 1,480 Square kilometres 1,650 Square kilometres 10
1990s 1,627 Square kilometres 1,540 Square kilometres 1,720 Square kilometres 10
2000s 1,614 Square kilometres 1,130 Square kilometres 1,860 Square kilometres 10
2010s 1,082 Square kilometres 1,000 Square kilometres 1,130 Square kilometres 10
2020s 1,088 Square kilometres 1,035 Square kilometres 1,140 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 130 Oman 1,217 Square kilometres compare
  2. 131 Iceland 1,210 Square kilometres compare
  3. 132 Comoros 1,180 Square kilometres compare
  4. 134 Solomon Islands 1,012 Square kilometres compare
  5. 135 United Arab Emirates 917.04 Square kilometres compare
  6. 136 Mauritius 789.57 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — cropland in Bhutan?
Land use hidden — cropland in Bhutan was 1,140 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — cropland recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 1,860 Square kilometres in 2005.
What is the lowest land use hidden — cropland recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 1,000 Square kilometres in 2017.
How does Bhutan rank for land use hidden — cropland?
Bhutan ranks 133rd out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — cropland rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Land use hidden — Cropland. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Land use hidden — Cropland
Unit
Square kilometres
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
220 places, 12,854 data points, 1961–2023
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Land resources are one of the four components of the natural environment: water, air, land and living resources. In this context land is both: a physical "milieu" necessary for the development of natural vegetation as well as cultivated vegetation; a resource for human activities. The data presented here give information concerning land use state and changes (e.g. agricultural land, forest land). Data source(s): Food and Agriculture Organization of the U.N., (FAOSTAT) Contact: ENV.Stat@oecd.org Dataset release date: June 3, 2024 Database documentation Countries metadata