Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region in Norway
Norway: Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region was 4.91 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
4.91 million Hectare
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
17th
of 39 countries
All-time high
5.24 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
2.10 million Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2023
Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region in Norway, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, main farm land use by nuts 2 region in Norway stood at 4.91 million Hectare.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 22.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use by nuts 2 region in Norway peaked at 5.24 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 2.10 million Hectare, in 2005.
Norway ranks 17th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region in Norway, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.10 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.13 million Hectare | +1.5% |
| 2010 | 4.02 million Hectare | +88.5% |
| 2020 | 5.24 million Hectare | +30.4% |
| 2023 | 4.91 million Hectare | -6.2% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 4.91 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.91 million Hectare, 1.0× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Norway's 4.91 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.91 million Hectare, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.11 million Hectare | 2.10 million Hectare | 2.13 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.02 million Hectare | 4.02 million Hectare | 4.02 million Hectare | 1 |
| 2020s | 5.07 million Hectare | 4.91 million Hectare | 5.24 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Norway
More agriculture & rural data for Norway
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0164 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,553 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7644 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1643 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use by nuts 2 region in Norway?
- Main farm land use by nuts 2 region in Norway was 4.91 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use by nuts 2 region recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 5.24 million Hectare in 2020.
- What is the lowest main farm land use by nuts 2 region recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.10 million Hectare in 2005.
- How does Norway rank for main farm land use by nuts 2 region?
- Norway ranks 17th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use by nuts 2 region rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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