Main farm land use in Greece
Greece: Main farm land use was 4.12 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
4.12 million Hectare
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
20th
of 40 countries
All-time high
5.46 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
4.06 million Hectare
in 2020
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Greece, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Greece recorded 4.12 million Hectare for main farm land use in 2023.
The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Greece peaked at 5.46 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 4.06 million Hectare, in 2020.
That places Greece 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Greece, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.26 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 4.40 million Hectare | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 5.46 million Hectare | +24.0% |
| 2013 | 5.06 million Hectare | -7.3% |
| 2016 | 4.74 million Hectare | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 4.06 million Hectare | -14.2% |
| 2023 | 4.12 million Hectare | +1.3% |
Greece compared with similar countries
- Greece's 4.12 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 88% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Greece's 4.12 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 89% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.33 million Hectare | 4.26 million Hectare | 4.40 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 5.09 million Hectare | 4.74 million Hectare | 5.46 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 4.09 million Hectare | 4.06 million Hectare | 4.12 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Greece
More agriculture & rural data for Greece
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 3.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0357 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 962.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2078 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Greece?
- Main farm land use in Greece was 4.12 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Greece?
- The highest recorded value was 5.46 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Greece?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.06 million Hectare in 2020.
- How does Greece rank for main farm land use?
- Greece ranks 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Greece?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Greece 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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