Cropland area in Kuwait
Kuwait: Cropland area was 14,000 hectares in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
14,000 hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
181st
of 224 countries
All-time high
17,600 hectares
in 2013
All-time low
1,000 hectares
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Cropland area in Kuwait, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cropland area in Kuwait is 14,000 hectares, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 20.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland area in Kuwait peaked at 17,600 hectares in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1,000 hectares, in 1961.
Kuwait ranks 181st of 224 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cropland area in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1,000 hectares | — |
| 1962 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 1,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 2,000 hectares | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 2,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 3,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 1985 | 3,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 4,000 hectares | +33.3% |
| 1987 | 4,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 5,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 6,000 hectares | +20.0% |
| 1994 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 6,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 7,000 hectares | +16.7% |
| 1997 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 7,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 8,000 hectares | +14.3% |
| 2000 | 12,000 hectares | +50.0% |
| 2001 | 15,000 hectares | +25.0% |
| 2002 | 15,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 15,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 14,000 hectares | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 15,000 hectares | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 15,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 15,500 hectares | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 16,000 hectares | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 16,500 hectares | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 16,000 hectares | -3.0% |
| 2013 | 17,600 hectares | +10.0% |
| 2014 | 16,100 hectares | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 13,400 hectares | -16.8% |
| 2016 | 14,000 hectares | +4.5% |
| 2017 | 15,400 hectares | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 14,000 hectares | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 14,000 hectares | +0.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 14,000 hectares is below the median for high income countries, which is 303,040 hectares, 5% of the median. (78 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 14,000 hectares is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.45 million hectares, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 3,100 hectares | 1,000 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,200 hectares | 5,000 hectares | 8,000 hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 14,450 hectares | 12,000 hectares | 15,500 hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 15,300 hectares | 13,400 hectares | 17,600 hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,000 hectares | 14,000 hectares | 14,000 hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 178 Martinique 16,848 hectares compare
- 179 French Guiana 16,435 hectares compare
- 180 Montenegro 14,340 hectares compare
- 182 Bahamas 11,000 hectares compare
- 183 Brunei 10,000 hectares compare
- 184 New Caledonia 9,700 hectares compare
More agriculture & rural data for Kuwait
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0053 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 171.42 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2005)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.5% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland area in Kuwait?
- Cropland area in Kuwait was 14,000 hectares in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cropland area recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 17,600 hectares in 2013.
- What is the lowest cropland area recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 hectares in 1961.
- How does Kuwait rank for cropland area?
- Kuwait ranks 181st out of 224 countries with data for 2023.
- Is cropland area rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cropland area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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