Agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Agricultural output, per square kilometre was 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
28th
of 158 countries
All-time high
136,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1984
All-time low
92,091 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom stood at 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and up 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom peaked at 136,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1984 and was at its lowest, 92,091 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places United Kingdom 28th out of 158 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 92,091 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 97,877 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 99,282 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 100,336 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 101,100 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 99,935 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 1967 | 103,558 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 103,041 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1969 | 104,241 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1970 | 109,301 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 109,740 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1972 | 110,154 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.4% |
| 1973 | 113,106 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 118,986 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1975 | 113,366 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.7% |
| 1976 | 108,885 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.0% |
| 1977 | 120,770 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +10.9% |
| 1978 | 122,198 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1979 | 122,831 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 1980 | 126,672 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 120,513 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.9% |
| 1982 | 128,137 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1983 | 130,296 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1984 | 136,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1985 | 131,483 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.5% |
| 1986 | 131,750 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1987 | 129,854 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 126,542 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 1989 | 127,488 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1990 | 130,394 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1991 | 131,311 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 134,290 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 130,291 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
| 1994 | 125,452 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1995 | 126,598 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1996 | 124,413 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 123,568 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1998 | 123,315 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1999 | 123,966 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 120,718 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.6% |
| 2001 | 109,352 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 114,979 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 113,555 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.2% |
| 2004 | 113,258 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 115,027 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 115,206 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 113,229 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2008 | 118,288 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 116,307 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 119,196 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2011 | 124,082 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 114,739 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -7.5% |
| 2013 | 118,046 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 128,045 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 126,640 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 124,024 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 128,879 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 125,621 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -2.5% |
| 2019 | 131,391 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 125,357 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
| 2021 | 126,473 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2022 | 128,023 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | -3.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 124,150 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, 2.1× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 124,150 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, 2.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 100,162 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 92,091 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 104,241 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 114,934 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 108,885 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 122,831 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 128,895 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 120,513 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 136,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 127,360 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 123,315 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 134,290 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 114,992 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 109,352 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 120,718 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 124,066 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 114,739 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 131,391 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 126,001 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 128,023 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 25 Jamaica 129,030 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 26 Malawi 127,676 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 27 Greece 125,704 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 29 Ireland 122,104 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 30 France 122,025 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 31 Turkey 120,870 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre compare
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom?
- Agricultural output, per square kilometre in United Kingdom was 124,150 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 136,217 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1984.
- What is the lowest agricultural output, per square kilometre recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 92,091 constant 2014-2016 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does United Kingdom rank for agricultural output, per square kilometre?
- United Kingdom ranks 28th out of 158 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural output, per square kilometre rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.