Land use hidden — Cropland in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Land use hidden — Cropland was 917.04 Square kilometres in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
917.04 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
135th
of 193 countries
All-time high
2,660 Square kilometres
in 2002
All-time low
80 Square kilometres
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Land use hidden — Cropland in United Arab Emirates, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for land use hidden — cropland in United Arab Emirates is 917.04 Square kilometres, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 0.2% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — cropland in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,660 Square kilometres in 2002 and was at its lowest, 80 Square kilometres, in 1961.

That places United Arab Emirates 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2023, 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
1960s 90 Square kilometres 80 Square kilometres 100 Square kilometres 9
1970s 148 Square kilometres 120 Square kilometres 190 Square kilometres 10
1980s 330 Square kilometres 230 Square kilometres 390 Square kilometres 10
1990s 920 Square kilometres 550 Square kilometres 2,160 Square kilometres 10
2000s 2,339 Square kilometres 879 Square kilometres 2,660 Square kilometres 10
2010s 841.95 Square kilometres 767 Square kilometres 923 Square kilometres 10
2020s 911.57 Square kilometres 898 Square kilometres 917.04 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 132 Comoros 1,180 Square kilometres compare
  2. 133 Bhutan 1,140 Square kilometres compare
  3. 134 Solomon Islands 1,012 Square kilometres compare
  4. 136 Mauritius 789.57 Square kilometres compare
  5. 137 Puerto Rico 662 Square kilometres compare
  6. 138 Luxembourg 628.78 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — cropland in United Arab Emirates?
Land use hidden — cropland in United Arab Emirates was 917.04 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — cropland recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 2,660 Square kilometres in 2002.
What is the lowest land use hidden — cropland recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 80 Square kilometres in 1961.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for land use hidden — cropland?
United Arab Emirates ranks 135th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — cropland rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates 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
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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