Benin—Agricultural Irrigated Land (%)
Category: AgricultureSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #55 of 72
Latest Value
1.1%
2019
YoY Change
+172.4%
2017 → 2019
Global Rank
#55
of 72 countries
Maximum
1.1%
2019
Minimum
0.3%
2002
CAGR
+8.7%
5 years
Last
1.1%
Previous
0.4%
Highest
1.1%
Lowest
0.3%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.1% | +172.4% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 0.5% | -2.9% |
| 2007 | 0.5% | +70.4% |
| 2002 | 0.3% |
Top Countries — Agricultural Irrigated Land (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 89.0% | 2023 |
| 2 | Suriname | 74.4% | 2021 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 54.2% | 2023 |
| 4 | India | 44.4% | 2023 |
| 5 | Israel | 36.1% | 2023 |
| 6 | Malta | 33.9% | 2023 |
| 7 | Nepal | 32.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Azerbaijan | 30.6% | 2023 |
| 9 | United Arab Emirates | 24.0% | 2023 |
| 10 | Greece | 22.3% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Agricultural irrigated land refers to agricultural areas purposely provided with water, including land irrigated by controlled flooding.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), uri: https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/RL, publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →