Land use hidden — Other areas in Colombia

Colombia: Land use hidden — Other areas was 119,230 Square kilometres in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
119,230 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 14.2%
World rank
43rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
709,800 Square kilometres
in 1961
All-time low
9,089 Square kilometres
in 1990
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Land use hidden — Other areas in Colombia, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, land use hidden — other areas in Colombia stood at 119,230 Square kilometres.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 108.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — other areas in Colombia peaked at 709,800 Square kilometres in 1961 and was at its lowest, 9,089 Square kilometres, in 1990.

Colombia ranks 43rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 687,793 Square kilometres 679,200 Square kilometres 709,800 Square kilometres 9
1970s 660,067 Square kilometres 656,350 Square kilometres 679,200 Square kilometres 10
1980s 656,245 Square kilometres 655,490 Square kilometres 657,670 Square kilometres 10
1990s 19,476 Square kilometres 9,089 Square kilometres 25,902 Square kilometres 10
2000s 65,846 Square kilometres 33,555 Square kilometres 74,094 Square kilometres 10
2010s 70,192 Square kilometres 57,305 Square kilometres 85,558 Square kilometres 10
2020s 97,395 Square kilometres 75,982 Square kilometres 119,230 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 40 Uzbekistan 147,158 Square kilometres compare
  2. 41 Angola 136,648 Square kilometres compare
  3. 42 Somalia 128,550 Square kilometres compare
  4. 44 Philippines 98,011 Square kilometres compare
  5. 45 Sweden 97,650 Square kilometres compare
  6. 46 Tajikistan 95,735 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — other areas in Colombia?
Land use hidden — other areas in Colombia was 119,230 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 709,800 Square kilometres in 1961.
What is the lowest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 9,089 Square kilometres in 1990.
How does Colombia rank for land use hidden — other areas?
Colombia ranks 43rd out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — other areas rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Land use hidden — Other areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Land use hidden — Other areas
Unit
Square kilometres
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
230 places, 13,416 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