Projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria
Syria: Projections for global peak agricultural land was 13.61 million hectares in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
13.61 million hectares
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
62nd
of 227 countries
All-time high
15.04 million hectares
in 1963
All-time low
13.42 million hectares
in 1968
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria, 1961–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in hectares.
Analysis
Syria recorded 13.61 million hectares for projections for global peak agricultural land in 2023.
The figure is down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria peaked at 15.04 million hectares in 1963 and was at its lowest, 13.42 million hectares, in 1968.
Syria ranks 62nd of 227 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria, year by year
| Year | hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 14.94 million hectares | — |
| 1962 | 14.97 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1963 | 15.04 million hectares | +0.5% |
| 1964 | 14.85 million hectares | -1.2% |
| 1965 | 14.30 million hectares | -3.7% |
| 1966 | 13.63 million hectares | -4.7% |
| 1967 | 13.63 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 13.42 million hectares | -1.5% |
| 1969 | 13.45 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1970 | 13.46 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1971 | 13.46 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 1972 | 14.16 million hectares | +5.2% |
| 1973 | 14.48 million hectares | +2.2% |
| 1974 | 14.52 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 1975 | 14.11 million hectares | -2.8% |
| 1976 | 14.21 million hectares | +0.8% |
| 1977 | 14.04 million hectares | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 14.01 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 13.96 million hectares | -0.3% |
| 1980 | 14.06 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 14.12 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 14.11 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 13.99 million hectares | -0.9% |
| 1984 | 13.97 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1985 | 13.95 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 13.92 million hectares | -0.2% |
| 1987 | 13.91 million hectares | -0.1% |
| 1988 | 13.73 million hectares | -1.3% |
| 1989 | 13.49 million hectares | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 13.49 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 13.51 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 13.61 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 13.64 million hectares | +0.2% |
| 1994 | 13.79 million hectares | +1.1% |
| 1995 | 13.79 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 13.79 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 13.80 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 1998 | 13.75 million hectares | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 13.77 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 13.71 million hectares | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 13.72 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2002 | 13.76 million hectares | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 13.81 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 2004 | 13.90 million hectares | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 13.83 million hectares | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 13.88 million hectares | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 13.90 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2008 | 13.90 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 13.91 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 13.91 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 13.91 million hectares | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 13.92 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 13.92 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 13.92 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 13.92 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 13.92 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 13.92 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 13.92 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 13.91 million hectares | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 13.91 million hectares | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 13.77 million hectares | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 13.61 million hectares | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 13.61 million hectares | +0.0% |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 13.61 million hectares is below the median for low income countries, which is 14.61 million hectares, 93% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 13.61 million hectares is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4.06 million hectares, 3.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14.25 million hectares | 13.42 million hectares | 15.04 million hectares | 9 |
| 1970s | 14.04 million hectares | 13.46 million hectares | 14.52 million hectares | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.93 million hectares | 13.49 million hectares | 14.12 million hectares | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.70 million hectares | 13.49 million hectares | 13.80 million hectares | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.83 million hectares | 13.71 million hectares | 13.91 million hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.92 million hectares | 13.91 million hectares | 13.92 million hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.72 million hectares | 13.61 million hectares | 13.91 million hectares | 4 |
Countries ranked near Syria
More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -1.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2063 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0006 hectares per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.5246 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 76.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.4285 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 452.85 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria?
- Projections for global peak agricultural land in Syria was 13.61 million hectares in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest projections for global peak agricultural land recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 15.04 million hectares in 1963.
- What is the lowest projections for global peak agricultural land recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.42 million hectares in 1968.
- How does Syria rank for projections for global peak agricultural land?
- Syria ranks 62nd out of 227 countries with data for 2023.
- Is projections for global peak agricultural land rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Projections for global peak agricultural land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Land used for cultivation of crops and animal husbandry. The total of areas under cropland and permanent meadows and pastures.