Main farm land use in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Main farm land use was 18.29 million Hectare in 2016. ▲ Rising
Latest (2016)
18.29 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
4th
of 40 countries
All-time high
18.36 million Hectare
in 2013
All-time low
16.84 million Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2016
Main farm land use in United Kingdom, 2005–2016
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for main farm land use in United Kingdom is 18.29 million Hectare, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, main farm land use in United Kingdom peaked at 18.36 million Hectare in 2013 and was at its lowest, 16.84 million Hectare, in 2005.
That places United Kingdom 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
Main farm land use in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 16.84 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 16.94 million Hectare | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 18.01 million Hectare | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 18.36 million Hectare | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 18.29 million Hectare | -0.4% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 18.29 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 4.68 million Hectare, 3.9× the median. (29 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 18.29 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 4.65 million Hectare, 3.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.89 million Hectare | 16.84 million Hectare | 16.94 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 18.22 million Hectare | 18.01 million Hectare | 18.36 million Hectare | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 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
- 2 France 29.36 million Hectare compare
- 3 Spain 27.62 million Hectare compare
- 4 United Kingdom 18.29 million Hectare compare
- 6 Germany 18.23 million Hectare compare
- 7 Poland 16.26 million Hectare compare
- 7 Poland 16.26 million Hectare compare
More agriculture & rural data for United Kingdom
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0064 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 368.63 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1852 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1668 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 0.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 0.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is main farm land use in United Kingdom?
- Main farm land use in United Kingdom was 18.29 million Hectare in 2016, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest main farm land use recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 18.36 million Hectare in 2013.
- What is the lowest main farm land use recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 16.84 million Hectare in 2005.
- How does United Kingdom rank for main farm land use?
- United Kingdom ranks 4th out of 40 countries with data for 2016.
- Is main farm land use rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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