West Bank and Gaza—Agricultural Irrigated Land (%)
Latest Value
3.7%
2013
YoY Change
-36.4%
2012 → 2013
Maximum
5.7%
2012
Minimum
3.3%
2005
CAGR
+0.3%
12 years
Last
3.7%
Previous
5.7%
Highest
5.7%
Lowest
3.3%
Unit
% of total agricultural land
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
West Bank and Gaza's agricultural irrigated land (%) was 3.7% in 2013. This represents a -36.4% change from 2012. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 5.7% (2012) and the lowest was 3.3% (2005). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3.7% | -36.4% |
| 2012 | 5.7% | +54.4% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 3.4% | -5.8% |
| 2008 | 3.6% | -4.3% |
| 2007 | 3.8% | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 3.5% | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 3.3% | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 3.4% | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 3.3% | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 3.5% | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 3.5% |
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).
Unit
% of total agricultural land