Cropland area in Kuwait
Kuwait: Cropland area was 6,752 in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2010)
6,752
World rank
157th
of 179 countries
All-time high
6,752
in 2010
All-time low
349.07
in 1820
Years of data
24
1780–2010
Cropland area in Kuwait, 1780–2010
Source: Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, cropland area in Kuwait stood at 6,752. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cropland area in Kuwait peaked at 6,752 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 349.07, in 1820.
That places Kuwait 157th out of 179 countries with data for 2010, putting it 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1780 | 429.88 | — |
| 1790 | 376.02 | -12.5% |
| 1800 | 376.02 | +0.0% |
| 1810 | 376.02 | +0.0% |
| 1820 | 349.07 | -7.2% |
| 1830 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1840 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1850 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1860 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1870 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1880 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1890 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1900 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1910 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1920 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1930 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1940 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1950 | 349.07 | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 429.82 | +23.1% |
| 1970 | 429.82 | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 400.31 | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 1,534 | +283.3% |
| 2000 | 4,240 | +176.4% |
| 2010 | 6,752 | +59.2% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 6,752 is below the median for high income countries, which is 787,708, 1% of the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 6,752 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1.43 million, 0% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 429.88 | 429.88 | 429.88 | 1 |
| 1790s | 376.02 | 376.02 | 376.02 | 1 |
| 1800s | 376.02 | 376.02 | 376.02 | 1 |
| 1810s | 376.02 | 376.02 | 376.02 | 1 |
| 1820s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1830s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1840s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1850s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1860s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1870s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1880s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1890s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1900s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1910s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1920s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1930s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1940s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1950s | 349.07 | 349.07 | 349.07 | 1 |
| 1960s | 429.82 | 429.82 | 429.82 | 1 |
| 1970s | 429.82 | 429.82 | 429.82 | 1 |
| 1980s | 400.31 | 400.31 | 400.31 | 1 |
| 1990s | 1,534 | 1,534 | 1,534 | 1 |
| 2000s | 4,240 | 4,240 | 4,240 | 1 |
| 2010s | 6,752 | 6,752 | 6,752 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 154 Luxembourg 31,097 compare
- 155 Qatar 8,708 compare
- 156 Cyprus 8,534 compare
- 158 Fiji 4,362 compare
- 159 Puerto Rico 3,393 compare
- 160 Western Sahara 2,011 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 6,752 in 2010, according to Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cropland area recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 6,752 in 2010.
- What is the lowest cropland area recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 349.07 in 1820.
- How does Kuwait rank for cropland area?
- Kuwait ranks 157th out of 179 countries with data for 2010.
- Is cropland area rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait data come from?
- The figures come from Taylor and Rising, and United Nations (2021) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Cropland area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cropland is land used to grow crops, excluding pasture used for livestock grazing.