Land use hidden — Other areas in Spain

Spain: Land use hidden — Other areas was 48,924 Square kilometres in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
48,924 Square kilometres
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
68th
of 202 countries
All-time high
193,660 Square kilometres
in 1988
All-time low
29,254 Square kilometres
in 2005
Years of data
63
1961–2023

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

50.0k100.0k150.0k200.0k196119922023

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

Analysis

In 2023, land use hidden — other areas in Spain stood at 48,924 Square kilometres.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 3.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, land use hidden — other areas in Spain peaked at 193,660 Square kilometres in 1988 and was at its lowest, 29,254 Square kilometres, in 2005.

Spain ranks 68th of 202 countries on this measure, 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 172,813 Square kilometres 167,460 Square kilometres 178,220 Square kilometres 9
1970s 180,079 Square kilometres 172,940 Square kilometres 185,990 Square kilometres 10
1980s 191,190 Square kilometres 187,090 Square kilometres 193,660 Square kilometres 10
1990s 45,051 Square kilometres 33,910 Square kilometres 55,673 Square kilometres 10
2000s 32,666 Square kilometres 29,254 Square kilometres 37,971 Square kilometres 10
2010s 47,971 Square kilometres 39,107 Square kilometres 52,134 Square kilometres 10
2020s 50,072 Square kilometres 47,272 Square kilometres 52,409 Square kilometres 4

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 65 Malaysia 53,621 Square kilometres compare
  2. 66 Zimbabwe 52,115 Square kilometres compare
  3. 67 Tunisia 51,282 Square kilometres compare
  4. 69 Tanzania, United Republic of 47,208 Square kilometres compare
  5. 70 Nepal 46,289 Square kilometres compare
  6. 71 Lao People's Democratic Republic 43,008 Square kilometres compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is land use hidden — other areas in Spain?
Land use hidden — other areas in Spain was 48,924 Square kilometres in 2023, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 193,660 Square kilometres in 1988.
What is the lowest land use hidden — other areas recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 29,254 Square kilometres in 2005.
How does Spain rank for land use hidden — other areas?
Spain ranks 68th out of 202 countries with data for 2023.
Is land use hidden — other areas rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain 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