Main farm land use in Romania
Romania: Main farm land use was 12.81 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
12.81 million Hectare
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
10th
of 40 countries
All-time high
15.70 million Hectare
in 2010
All-time low
12.81 million Hectare
in 2023
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Main farm land use in Romania, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in Romania is 12.81 million Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 7.1% on the previous year and down 12.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in Romania peaked at 15.70 million Hectare in 2010 and was at its lowest, 12.81 million Hectare, in 2023.
Romania ranks 10th of 40 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Main farm land use in Romania, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15.42 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 15.26 million Hectare | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 15.70 million Hectare | +2.8% |
| 2013 | 14.66 million Hectare | -6.6% |
| 2016 | 13.86 million Hectare | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 13.79 million Hectare | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 12.81 million Hectare | -7.1% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 12.81 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 2.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Romania's 12.81 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 2.8× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.34 million Hectare | 15.26 million Hectare | 15.42 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.74 million Hectare | 13.86 million Hectare | 15.70 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 13.30 million Hectare | 12.81 million Hectare | 13.79 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More agriculture & rural data for Romania
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 19.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.03 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 676.39 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1768 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.4783 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 3.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 3.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.3% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in Romania?
- Main farm land use in Romania was 12.81 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.70 million Hectare in 2010.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.81 million Hectare in 2023.
- How does Romania rank for main farm land use?
- Romania ranks 10th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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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