Main farm land use in Netherlands
Netherlands: Main farm land use was 2.01 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
2.01 million Hectare
Change on year
up 3.0%
World rank
28th
of 40 countries
All-time high
2.07 million Hectare
in 2007
All-time low
1.95 million Hectare
in 2020
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in Netherlands is 2.01 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 3.0% on the previous year and down 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Netherlands peaked at 2.07 million Hectare in 2007 and was at its lowest, 1.95 million Hectare, in 2020.
Netherlands ranks 28th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Main farm land use in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.04 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 2.07 million Hectare | +1.9% |
| 2010 | 2.02 million Hectare | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 2.01 million Hectare | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 1.96 million Hectare | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 1.95 million Hectare | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 2.01 million Hectare | +3.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2.01 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 43% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 2.01 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 43% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.06 million Hectare | 2.04 million Hectare | 2.07 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.00 million Hectare | 1.96 million Hectare | 2.02 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.98 million Hectare | 1.95 million Hectare | 2.01 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More agriculture & rural data for Netherlands
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,240 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -6.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Netherlands?
- Main farm land use in Netherlands was 2.01 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 2.07 million Hectare in 2007.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.95 million Hectare in 2020.
- How does Netherlands rank for main farm land use?
- Netherlands ranks 28th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Netherlands 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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