Global peak agricultural land in Korea
Korea: Global peak agricultural land was 1.16 million in 2010. β Volatile
Latest (2010)
1.16 million
World rank
130th
of 178 countries
All-time high
1.44 million
in 1970
All-time low
296,490
in 1780
Years of data
24
1780β2010
Global peak agricultural land in Korea, 1780β2010
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2010, global peak agricultural land in Korea stood at 1.16 million.
The figure is down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, global peak agricultural land in Korea peaked at 1.44 million in 1970 and was at its lowest, 296,490, in 1780.
That places Korea 130th out of 178 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 296,490 | 296,490 | 296,490 | 1 |
| 1790s | 308,093 | 308,093 | 308,093 | 1 |
| 1800s | 329,119 | 329,119 | 329,119 | 1 |
| 1810s | 354,090 | 354,090 | 354,090 | 1 |
| 1820s | 384,764 | 384,764 | 384,764 | 1 |
| 1830s | 399,381 | 399,381 | 399,381 | 1 |
| 1840s | 413,969 | 413,969 | 413,969 | 1 |
| 1850s | 427,731 | 427,731 | 427,731 | 1 |
| 1860s | 442,779 | 442,779 | 442,779 | 1 |
| 1870s | 456,875 | 456,875 | 456,875 | 1 |
| 1880s | 470,442 | 470,442 | 470,442 | 1 |
| 1890s | 483,506 | 483,506 | 483,506 | 1 |
| 1900s | 498,590 | 498,590 | 498,590 | 1 |
| 1910s | 517,792 | 517,792 | 517,792 | 1 |
| 1920s | 608,901 | 608,901 | 608,901 | 1 |
| 1930s | 733,528 | 733,528 | 733,528 | 1 |
| 1940s | 827,339 | 827,339 | 827,339 | 1 |
| 1950s | 1.02 million | 1.02 million | 1.02 million | 1 |
| 1960s | 1.35 million | 1.35 million | 1.35 million | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.44 million | 1.44 million | 1.44 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1.39 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.36 million | 1.36 million | 1.36 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million | 1.24 million | 1.24 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million | 1.16 million | 1.16 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Korea
- 127 Belgium 1.22 million compare
- 128 Haiti 1.21 million compare
- 129 Switzerland 1.16 million compare
- 131 North Macedonia 1.15 million compare
- 132 Guinea-Bissau 1.13 million compare
- 133 Slovak Republic 1.09 million compare
More agriculture & rural data for Korea
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 0.2516 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0146 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 530.46 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1591 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1883 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 1.46 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 1.46 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is global peak agricultural land in Korea?
- Global peak agricultural land in Korea was 1.16 million in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest global peak agricultural land recorded in Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 1.44 million in 1970.
- What is the lowest global peak agricultural land recorded in Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 296,490 in 1780.
- How does Korea rank for global peak agricultural land?
- Korea ranks 130th out of 178 countries with data for 2010.
- Is global peak agricultural land rising or falling in Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Korea data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Global peak agricultural land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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