Main farm land use in France
France: Main farm land use was 29.36 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
29.36 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
2nd
of 40 countries
All-time high
29.55 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
28.95 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in France, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
France recorded 29.36 million Hectare for main farm land use in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in France peaked at 29.55 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 28.95 million Hectare, in 2007.
That places France 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Main farm land use in France, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 29.18 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 28.95 million Hectare | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 29.55 million Hectare | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 29.27 million Hectare | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 29.24 million Hectare | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 29.49 million Hectare | +0.9% |
| 2023 | 29.36 million Hectare | -0.5% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 29.36 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 6.3× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- France's 29.36 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 6.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.06 million Hectare | 28.95 million Hectare | 29.18 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 29.35 million Hectare | 29.24 million Hectare | 29.55 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 29.42 million Hectare | 29.36 million Hectare | 29.49 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near France
- 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 187.37 million Hectare compare
- 3 Spain 27.62 million Hectare compare
- 4 United Kingdom 18.29 million Hectare compare
- 4 United Kingdom 18.29 million Hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for France
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2115 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in France?
- Main farm land use in France was 29.36 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 29.55 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.95 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does France rank for main farm land use?
- France ranks 2nd out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this France 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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