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
Latest (2023)
1.81 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
27th
of 39 countries
All-time high
1.96 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
1.80 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
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.
The figure 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% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 1.81 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.87 million Hectare, 63% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 1.81 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.82 million Hectare, 64% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
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
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 6.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0168 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,240 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -6.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.0406 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 1.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.8% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (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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