Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal
Portugal: Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex was 3.86 million Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
3.86 million Hectare
Change on year
down 2.6%
World rank
14th
of 39 countries
All-time high
3.96 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
3.47 million Hectare
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal stood at 3.86 million Hectare.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.6% on the previous year and up 6.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal peaked at 3.96 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 3.47 million Hectare, in 2007.
Portugal ranks 14th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.68 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 3.47 million Hectare | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 3.67 million Hectare | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 3.64 million Hectare | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 3.53 million Hectare | -3.1% |
| 2020 | 3.96 million Hectare | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 3.86 million Hectare | -2.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 3.86 million Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.87 million Hectare, 1.3× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 3.86 million Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.82 million Hectare, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.58 million Hectare | 3.47 million Hectare | 3.68 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.61 million Hectare | 3.53 million Hectare | 3.67 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.91 million Hectare | 3.86 million Hectare | 3.96 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More agriculture & rural data for Portugal
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0196 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 628.85 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5936 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.385 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal?
- Tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex in Portugal was 3.86 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 3.96 million Hectare in 2020.
- What is the lowest tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.47 million Hectare in 2007.
- How does Portugal rank for tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex?
- Portugal ranks 14th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tenure of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, sex rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Portugal 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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