Land use hidden — Other areas in Mexico

Mexico: Land use hidden — Other areas was 305,408 Square kilometres in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
305,408 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
29th
of 202 countries
All-time high
974,570 Square kilometres
in 1971
All-time low
178,704 Square kilometres
in 1991
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Land use hidden — Other areas in Mexico, 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 Mexico stood at 305,408 Square kilometres.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 7.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — other areas in Mexico peaked at 974,570 Square kilometres in 1971 and was at its lowest, 178,704 Square kilometres, in 1991.

Mexico ranks 29th 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 964,102 Square kilometres 960,790 Square kilometres 966,860 Square kilometres 9
1970s 968,377 Square kilometres 961,970 Square kilometres 974,570 Square kilometres 10
1980s 934,866 Square kilometres 903,450 Square kilometres 962,150 Square kilometres 10
1990s 186,662 Square kilometres 178,704 Square kilometres 194,666 Square kilometres 10
2000s 208,181 Square kilometres 196,074 Square kilometres 246,259 Square kilometres 10
2010s 291,620 Square kilometres 256,447 Square kilometres 324,690 Square kilometres 10
2020s 294,688 Square kilometres 285,605 Square kilometres 305,408 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 26 Mongolia 342,133 Square kilometres compare
  2. 27 Iraq 331,106 Square kilometres compare
  3. 28 Peru 318,026 Square kilometres compare
  4. 30 Oman 294,759 Square kilometres compare
  5. 31 Yemen 287,960 Square kilometres compare
  6. 32 Afghanistan 258,986 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — other areas in Mexico?
Land use hidden — other areas in Mexico was 305,408 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 974,570 Square kilometres in 1971.
What is the lowest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 178,704 Square kilometres in 1991.
How does Mexico rank for land use hidden — other areas?
Mexico ranks 29th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — other areas rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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