Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands
Netherlands: Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands stood at 1.81 million Hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands peaked at 1.96 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million Hectare, in 2016.
Netherlands ranks 27th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.96 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 1.91 million Hectare | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million Hectare | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 1.85 million Hectare | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.80 million Hectare | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.82 million Hectare | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.81 million Hectare | -0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.94 million Hectare | 1.91 million Hectare | 1.96 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.84 million Hectare | 1.80 million Hectare | 1.87 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.81 million Hectare | 1.81 million Hectare | 1.82 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More agriculture & rural data for Netherlands
- Production of cow's milk on farms by NUTS 2 region 14,348 (2024)
- Food supply and consumption — Protein supply 117.1 Grammes per person per day (2023)
- Food supply and consumption — Fat supply 142.3 Grammes per person per day (2023)
- Utilised agricultural area (UAA) managed by low-, medium- and 874,995 Hectare (2021)
- Main livestock indicators by NUTS 2 region 5.98 million Livestock unit (LSU) (2023)
- Main farm land use by NUTS 2 region 2.01 million Hectare (2023)
- Beehives on farms by NUTS 2 region 0 Holding (2023)
- Fishing fleet — Vessels 116,806 Gross tonnage (2022)
- Organic farming: number of farms, areas with different crops and 67,480 (2013)
- Pesticide sales — Total sales of agricultural pesticides 7,793 Tonnes (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands?
- Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Netherlands was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does Netherlands rank for tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex?
- Netherlands ranks 27th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex and age of farm manager and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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