Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea
North Korea: Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate was -0.0256 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-0.0256 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
136th
of 194 countries
All-time high
4.57 % change on previous year
in 1994
All-time low
-3.76 % change on previous year
in 1996
Years of data
75
1951–2025
Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea, 1951–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea is -0.0256 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 145.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea peaked at 4.57 % change on previous year in 1994 and was at its lowest, -3.76 % change on previous year, in 1996.
North Korea ranks 136th of 194 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.
Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | -3.54 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | -2.65 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1953 | -1.64 % change on previous year | -38.1% |
| 1954 | -0.6 % change on previous year | -63.4% |
| 1955 | 0.371 % change on previous year | -161.8% |
| 1956 | 1.17 % change on previous year | +215.3% |
| 1957 | 1.72 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 1958 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1959 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1960 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1961 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0322 % change on previous year | — |
| 1963 | 0.0138 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1965 | 0.046 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 0.0597 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 1967 | 0.023 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1968 | 0.0229 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1969 | 0.0046 % change on previous year | -80.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1147 % change on previous year | +2399.9% |
| 1971 | 0.7104 % change on previous year | +519.3% |
| 1972 | -0.091 % change on previous year | -112.8% |
| 1973 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2877.5% |
| 1974 | 0.191 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 1975 | 0.7316 % change on previous year | +283.0% |
| 1976 | 0.2201 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 1977 | 0.2108 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1978 | 0.1315 % change on previous year | -37.6% |
| 1979 | 0.1051 % change on previous year | -20.1% |
| 1980 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +4070.6% |
| 1981 | 0.4985 % change on previous year | -88.6% |
| 1982 | 0.3876 % change on previous year | -22.2% |
| 1983 | 0.4858 % change on previous year | +25.3% |
| 1984 | 0.533 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1985 | 0.5754 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 0.0123 % change on previous year | -97.9% |
| 1987 | 0.0327 % change on previous year | +166.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0041 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1989 | 0.0163 % change on previous year | +300.0% |
| 1990 | 0.2393 % change on previous year | +1364.8% |
| 1991 | 0.8654 % change on previous year | +261.6% |
| 1992 | 0.0917 % change on previous year | -89.4% |
| 1993 | -0.3781 % change on previous year | -512.4% |
| 1994 | 4.57 % change on previous year | -1308.5% |
| 1995 | -0.4106 % change on previous year | -109.0% |
| 1996 | -3.76 % change on previous year | +815.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0182 % change on previous year | -100.5% |
| 1998 | 0.0174 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0614 % change on previous year | +253.4% |
| 2000 | 0.1034 % change on previous year | +68.3% |
| 2001 | 0.1287 % change on previous year | +24.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0483 % change on previous year | -62.4% |
| 2003 | 0.0302 % change on previous year | -37.5% |
| 2004 | 0.1836 % change on previous year | +507.8% |
| 2005 | 2.07 % change on previous year | +1029.9% |
| 2006 | 0.1586 % change on previous year | -92.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0821 % change on previous year | -48.2% |
| 2008 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +2752.7% |
| 2009 | 0.381 % change on previous year | -83.7% |
| 2010 | 0.2702 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2011 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -681.0% |
| 2012 | -0.031 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 2013 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -0.0837 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | 0.0562 % change on previous year | -167.2% |
| 2016 | -1.09 % change on previous year | -2031.3% |
| 2017 | -0.2053 % change on previous year | -81.1% |
| 2018 | 0.0216 % change on previous year | -110.5% |
| 2019 | -0.124 % change on previous year | -674.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0688 % change on previous year | -155.4% |
| 2021 | -0.0467 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 2022 | -0.0365 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 2023 | -0.022 % change on previous year | -39.8% |
| 2024 | -0.0256 % change on previous year | +16.1% |
| 2025 | -0.0256 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | +4070.6% | 0.1051 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year |
| 1973 | +2877.5% | -0.091 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | +2752.7% | 0.0821 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year |
| 1970 | +2399.9% | 0.0046 % change on previous year | 0.1147 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | -2031.3% | 0.0562 % change on previous year | -1.09 % change on previous year |
| 1990 | +1364.8% | 0.0163 % change on previous year | 0.2393 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.1449 % change on previous year | -3.54 % change on previous year | 1.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.1815 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.4852 % change on previous year | -0.091 % change on previous year | 2.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.6927 % change on previous year | 0.0041 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1317 % change on previous year | -3.76 % change on previous year | 4.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5533 % change on previous year | 0.0302 % change on previous year | 2.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2752 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 0.2702 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0146 % change on previous year | -0.0467 % change on previous year | 0.0688 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More agriculture & rural data for North Korea
- Rural population 35.8% (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3581 units per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0976 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0251 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population 9.52 million (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.0957 hectares per person (2025)
- Rural population growth -0.6% (2025)
- Milk per animal 2,342 kilograms per animal (2024)
- Cereal production (metric tons), per capita 0.1844 metric tons per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea?
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate in North Korea was -0.0256 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 4.57 % change on previous year in 1994.
- What is the lowest cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.76 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does North Korea rank for cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate?
- North Korea ranks 136th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 145.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Cropland extent over the long-term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Cropland extent over the long-term HYDE (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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
The year-on-year percentage change in Cropland extent over the long-term. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.