Korea, Rep.—Arable Land (%)
Category: Energy & EnvironmentSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #71 of 207Updated April 2026
Latest Value
14.9%
2023
YoY Change
+10.3%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#71
of 207 countries
Maximum
17.8%
2000
Minimum
13.5%
2022
CAGR
-0.8%
24 years
Last
14.9%
Previous
13.5%
Highest
17.8%
Lowest
13.5%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Korea, Rep.'s arable land (%) was 14.9% in 2023, ranking #71 out of 207 countries. This represents a +10.3% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 17.8% (2000) and the lowest was 13.5% (2022). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.9% | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | 13.8% | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 13.9% | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 14.0% | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 14.1% | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 14.3% | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 14.6% | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 15.0% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 15.1% | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 15.4% | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 15.6% | +2.2% |
| 2011 | 15.3% | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 15.5% | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 15.8% | -1.9% |
| 2008 | 16.1% | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 16.5% | -1.4% |
| 2006 | 16.7% | -1.5% |
| 2005 | 17.0% | -0.6% |
| 2004 | 17.1% | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 17.1% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 17.3% | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 17.5% | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 17.8% |
Top Countries — Arable Land (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangladesh | 60.6% | 2023 |
| 2 | Denmark | 59.1% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 56.8% | 2023 |
| 4 | Moldova | 56.8% | 2023 |
| 5 | India | 51.8% | 2023 |
| 6 | Burundi | 51.4% | 2023 |
| 7 | Togo | 48.7% | 2023 |
| 8 | Rwanda | 47.0% | 2023 |
| 9 | Hungary | 45.4% | 2023 |
| 10 | Gambia, The | 43.5% | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Arable Land (% of land area) — World Bank World Development Indicators.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and website, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).