Permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova
Republic of Moldova: Permanent cropland was 8.1% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova, 1992–2023
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
In 2023, permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova stood at 8.1%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova peaked at 14.2% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 7.0%, in 2019.
Republic of Moldova ranks 37th of 201 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 32 years of available data.
Permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova, year by year
| Year | % of land area | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 14.2% | — |
| 1993 | 13.6% | -4.1% |
| 1994 | 13.1% | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 12.5% | -4.1% |
| 1996 | 12.1% | -3.4% |
| 1997 | 12.1% | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 11.7% | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 11.3% | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 10.2% | -9.6% |
| 2001 | 9.3% | -9.0% |
| 2002 | 9.2% | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 9.1% | -0.0% |
| 2005 | 9.2% | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 9.2% | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 9.2% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9.2% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 9.2% | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 9.1% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 9.0% | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 9.0% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 7.2% | -19.3% |
| 2015 | 7.2% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 7.1% | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 7.2% | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 7.1% | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 7.0% | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 8.5% | +19.9% |
| 2021 | 8.4% | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 8.2% | -2.5% |
| 2023 | 8.1% | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.6% | 11.3% | 14.2% | 8 |
| 2000s | 9.3% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.9% | 7.0% | 9.1% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.3% | 8.1% | 8.5% | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Republic of Moldova
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0738 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 635.96 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.5627 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 7.4% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 7.4% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova?
- Permanent cropland in Republic of Moldova was 8.1% 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 Republic of Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 14.2% in 1992.
- What is the lowest permanent cropland recorded in Republic of Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.0% in 2019.
- How does Republic of Moldova rank for permanent cropland?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 37th out of 201 countries with data for 2023.
- Is permanent cropland rising or falling in Republic of Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Republic of Moldova 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.