Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands
Netherlands: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands is 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 4.6% on the previous year and up 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands peaked at 526,599 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 211,569 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
Netherlands ranks 1st of 158 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 211,569 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 219,608 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1963 | 218,981 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 227,132 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1965 | 223,331 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1966 | 231,126 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1967 | 252,820 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1968 | 259,467 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1969 | 263,795 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1970 | 284,014 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1971 | 291,220 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1972 | 289,876 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 302,236 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1974 | 319,280 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1975 | 317,752 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 325,181 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1977 | 334,597 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1978 | 356,508 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1979 | 366,890 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1980 | 370,900 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1981 | 383,540 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 400,130 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 401,425 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1984 | 415,675 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 417,906 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 432,112 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1987 | 422,278 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1988 | 421,294 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 422,731 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1990 | 435,915 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1991 | 431,703 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 458,238 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1993 | 458,261 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 443,703 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 451,600 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 454,482 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 428,868 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.6% |
| 1998 | 442,444 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 462,002 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 455,749 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 428,560 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -6.0% |
| 2002 | 425,003 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 403,356 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -5.1% |
| 2004 | 424,020 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 418,673 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 413,913 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 426,197 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2008 | 434,141 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2009 | 445,950 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 447,062 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 463,230 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2012 | 451,972 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 464,990 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 480,849 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 501,669 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 509,768 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 509,973 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 494,105 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.1% |
| 2019 | 515,043 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 520,621 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 526,599 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2022 | 515,361 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 60,044 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 8.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 55,175 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, 8.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 234,203 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 211,569 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 263,795 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 318,755 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 284,014 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 366,890 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 408,799 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 370,900 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 432,112 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 446,722 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 428,868 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 462,002 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 427,556 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 403,356 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 455,749 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 483,866 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 447,062 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 515,043 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 513,533 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 526,599 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More agriculture & rural data for Netherlands
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,240 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -6.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in Netherlands was 491,550 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 526,599 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 211,569 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Netherlands rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- Netherlands ranks 1st out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Agricultural output, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Agricultural output ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Agricultural output Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Agricultural output divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.