Main farm land use in Finland
Finland: Main farm land use was 5.12 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
5.12 million Hectare
Change on year
down 3.5%
World rank
15th
of 40 countries
All-time high
6.48 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
5.12 million Hectare
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Finland, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in Finland is 5.12 million Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and down 11.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Finland peaked at 6.48 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5.12 million Hectare, in 2023.
That places Finland 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Finland, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.48 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 6.33 million Hectare | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 6.25 million Hectare | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 5.78 million Hectare | -7.5% |
| 2016 | 5.48 million Hectare | -5.2% |
| 2020 | 5.31 million Hectare | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 5.12 million Hectare | -3.5% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 5.12 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 1.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Finland's 5.12 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 1.1× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.40 million Hectare | 6.33 million Hectare | 6.48 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.84 million Hectare | 5.48 million Hectare | 6.25 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.21 million Hectare | 5.12 million Hectare | 5.31 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Finland
More agriculture & rural data for Finland
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0261 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,466 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.5476 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2548 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 7.1% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Finland?
- Main farm land use in Finland was 5.12 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 6.48 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.12 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Finland rank for main farm land use?
- Finland ranks 15th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Finland 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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