Main farm land use in Latvia
Latvia: Main farm land use was 2.67 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2.67 million Hectare
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
26th
of 40 countries
All-time high
3.06 million Hectare
in 2013
All-time low
2.67 million Hectare
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Latvia, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, main farm land use in Latvia stood at 2.67 million Hectare. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 12.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Latvia peaked at 3.06 million Hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2.67 million Hectare, in 2023.
Latvia ranks 26th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.00 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.85 million Hectare | -5.1% |
| 2010 | 2.88 million Hectare | +1.1% |
| 2013 | 3.06 million Hectare | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 3.03 million Hectare | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 2.83 million Hectare | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 2.67 million Hectare | -5.7% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 2.67 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 57% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 2.67 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 57% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.93 million Hectare | 2.85 million Hectare | 3.00 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.99 million Hectare | 2.88 million Hectare | 3.06 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.75 million Hectare | 2.67 million Hectare | 2.83 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
- 24 Slovakia 2.90 million Hectare compare
- 24 Slovakia 2.90 million Hectare compare
- 26 Latvia 2.67 million Hectare compare
- 28 Netherlands 2.01 million Hectare compare
- 28 Netherlands 2.01 million Hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3137 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 4.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 4.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 9.8% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Latvia?
- Main farm land use in Latvia was 2.67 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.06 million Hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.67 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Latvia rank for main farm land use?
- Latvia ranks 26th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Latvia 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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