Permanent cropland in Hungary
Hungary: Permanent cropland was 1.6% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Permanent cropland in Hungary, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of land area.
Analysis
Hungary recorded 1.6% for permanent cropland in 2023.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and down 18.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Hungary peaked at 4.8% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2022.
That places Hungary 101st out of 201 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 63 years of available data.
Permanent cropland in Hungary, year by year
| Year | % of land area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.8% | — |
| 1962 | 4.8% | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4.8% | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 4.7% | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 4.7% | -1.2% |
| 1966 | 4.6% | -0.7% |
| 1967 | 4.6% | -1.4% |
| 1968 | 4.5% | -1.2% |
| 1969 | 4.5% | -0.5% |
| 1970 | 4.5% | -0.7% |
| 1971 | 4.4% | -1.7% |
| 1972 | 4.3% | -1.5% |
| 1973 | 4.2% | -2.3% |
| 1974 | 4.2% | -1.3% |
| 1975 | 4.1% | -1.9% |
| 1976 | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| 1977 | 3.9% | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 3.8% | -2.6% |
| 1979 | 3.5% | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 3.4% | -3.5% |
| 1981 | 3.2% | -6.5% |
| 1982 | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| 1983 | 3.0% | -2.8% |
| 1984 | 2.9% | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 2.7% | -4.3% |
| 1987 | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 2.6% | -1.6% |
| 1989 | 2.6% | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 2.6% | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 2.6% | -1.3% |
| 1992 | 2.6% | -0.4% |
| 1993 | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| 1994 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2.5% | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2.5% | +1.0% |
| 1998 | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| 2000 | 2.2% | -10.1% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 2.0% | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 2.3% | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 2.3% | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 2.2% | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 2.2% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| 2009 | 2.1% | -1.5% |
| 2010 | 2.1% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2.0% | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 2.0% | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 2.0% | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2.0% | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.9% | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 1.7% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | -5.5% |
| 2022 | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| 2023 | 1.6% | +2.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.1% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.6% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.7% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
- 98 Romania 1.8% compare
- 99 Laos 1.7% compare
- 100 Equatorial Guinea 1.7% compare
- 102 North Macedonia 1.6% compare
- 103 Panama 1.6% compare
- 104 Tajikistan 1.5% compare
More agriculture & rural data for Hungary
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0265 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.2931 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.8% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Hungary?
- Permanent cropland in Hungary was 1.6% in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest permanent cropland recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 4.8% in 1962.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2022.
- How does Hungary rank for permanent cropland?
- Hungary ranks 101st out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Hungary data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Permanent cropland (% of land area). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.