Land use hidden — Other areas in Rwanda

Rwanda: Land use hidden — Other areas was 3,049 Square kilometres in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3,049 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 42.1%
World rank
131st
of 202 countries
All-time high
11,520 Square kilometres
in 1961
All-time low
1,855 Square kilometres
in 2021
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Land use hidden — Other areas in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda stood at 3,049 Square kilometres.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.1% on the previous year and up 39.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — other areas in Rwanda peaked at 11,520 Square kilometres in 1961 and was at its lowest, 1,855 Square kilometres, in 2021.

That places Rwanda 131st out of 202 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 11,120 Square kilometres 10,700 Square kilometres 11,520 Square kilometres 9
1970s 8,928 Square kilometres 7,700 Square kilometres 10,630 Square kilometres 10
1980s 6,624 Square kilometres 6,130 Square kilometres 7,520 Square kilometres 10
1990s 4,552 Square kilometres 2,720 Square kilometres 6,150 Square kilometres 10
2000s 3,090 Square kilometres 2,852 Square kilometres 3,540 Square kilometres 10
2010s 2,291 Square kilometres 1,890 Square kilometres 2,880 Square kilometres 10
2020s 2,343 Square kilometres 1,855 Square kilometres 3,049 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 128 Togo 4,186 Square kilometres compare
  2. 129 Costa Rica 3,297 Square kilometres compare
  3. 130 El Salvador 3,059 Square kilometres compare
  4. 132 North Macedonia 2,695 Square kilometres compare
  5. 133 French Guiana 2,464 Square kilometres compare
  6. 134 Trinidad and Tobago 2,321 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — other areas in Rwanda?
Land use hidden — other areas in Rwanda was 3,049 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 11,520 Square kilometres in 1961.
What is the lowest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 1,855 Square kilometres in 2021.
How does Rwanda rank for land use hidden — other areas?
Rwanda ranks 131st out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — other areas rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda 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