Main farm land use in Austria
Austria: Main farm land use was 4.68 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
4.68 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
18th
of 40 countries
All-time high
6.85 million Hectare
in 2007
All-time low
4.68 million Hectare
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Austria, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in Austria is 4.68 million Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Austria peaked at 6.85 million Hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 4.68 million Hectare, in 2023.
Austria ranks 18th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Austria, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.71 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 6.85 million Hectare | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 5.85 million Hectare | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 5.82 million Hectare | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 5.45 million Hectare | -6.2% |
| 2020 | 4.80 million Hectare | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 4.68 million Hectare | -2.4% |
Austria compared with similar countries
- Austria's 4.68 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 1.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Austria's 4.68 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 1.0× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.78 million Hectare | 6.71 million Hectare | 6.85 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.71 million Hectare | 5.45 million Hectare | 5.85 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.74 million Hectare | 4.68 million Hectare | 4.80 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Austria
More agriculture & rural data for Austria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 11.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0126 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 791 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.4906 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3028 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Austria?
- Main farm land use in Austria was 4.68 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Austria?
- The highest recorded value was 6.85 million Hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Austria?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.68 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Austria rank for main farm land use?
- Austria ranks 18th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Austria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Austria data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Main farm land use. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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