Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) by Country
As of 2024, Egypt leads globally in agricultural irrigated land (%) at 100.0%, followed by Bangladesh, Suriname, Pakistan. At the lower end, Iceland, Mongolia, Mozambique rank among the lowest. The global median is 5.9% (Afghanistan). This indicator falls under the "Agriculture" category and is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators. Data is available for 78 countries.
All Countries Ranked
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| # | Country | Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Egypt | 100.0% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Bangladesh | 89.0% | 2024 |
| 3 |  Suriname | 74.4% | 2021 |
| 4 |  Pakistan | 53.7% | 2024 |
| 5 |  India | 46.2% | 2024 |
| 6 |  Malta | 35.0% | 2024 |
| 7 |  Israel | 34.8% | 2024 |
| 8 |  Nepal | 32.3% | 2024 |
| 9 |  Azerbaijan | 30.7% | 2024 |
| 10 |  United Arab Emirates | 23.6% | 2024 |
| 11 |  Greece | 23.4% | 2024 |
| 12 |  Laos | 22.7% | 2024 |
| 13 |  Ecuador | 21.9% | 2024 |
| 14 |  Netherlands | 21.6% | 2024 |
| 15 |  Cyprus | 19.6% | 2024 |
| 16 |  Qatar | 17.6% | 2024 |
| 17 |  Albania | 17.0% | 2024 |
| 18 |  Italy | 16.9% | 2024 |
| 19 |  Iran | 16.9% | 2024 |
| 20 |  Mauritius | 16.5% | 2024 |
| 21 |  Portugal | 15.5% | 2024 |
| 22 |  Spain | 15.2% | 2024 |
| 23 |  Uzbekistan | 14.6% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Tajikistan | 14.6% | 2024 |
| 25 |  Denmark | 14.4% | 2024 |
| 26 |  Myanmar | 13.2% | 2020 |
| 27 |  Türkiye | 12.7% | 2024 |
| 28 |  Dominican Republic | 12.0% | 2024 |
| 29 |  Kyrgyzstan | 9.7% | 2024 |
| 30 |  Armenia | 9.3% | 2024 |
| 31 |  Moldova | 9.0% | 2024 |
| 32 |  Jordan | 8.9% | 2024 |
| 33 |  Chile | 8.5% | 2024 |
| 34 |  Serbia | 8.2% | 2024 |
| 35 |  Brunei | 7.4% | 2024 |
| 36 |  Oman | 7.2% | 2024 |
| 37 |  Syria | 7.2% | 2024 |
| 38 |  Bhutan | 6.8% | 2024 |
| 39 |  Morocco | 6.0% | 2019 |
| 40 |  Afghanistan | 5.9% | 2024 |
| 41 |  Mexico | 5.8% | 2024 |
| 42 |  Malaysia | 5.4% | 2024 |
| 43 |  France | 5.3% | 2023 |
| 44 |  United States | 5.1% | 2024 |
| 45 |  Turkmenistan | 4.2% | 2024 |
| 46 |  Romania | 4.1% | 2024 |
| 47 |  Brazil | 3.9% | 2024 |
| 48 |  Algeria | 3.3% | 2019 |
| 49 |  Germany | 3.3% | 2024 |
| 50 |  Austria | 2.6% | 2024 |
| 51 |  Hungary | 2.6% | 2024 |
| 52 |  El Salvador | 2.4% | 2024 |
| 53 |  Panama | 2.3% | 2024 |
| 54 |  Switzerland | 2.3% | 2023 |
| 55 |  Ghana | 1.8% | 2024 |
| 56 |  Croatia | 1.7% | 2024 |
| 57 |  Sudan | 1.4% | 2024 |
| 58 |  Slovakia | 1.4% | 2024 |
| 59 |  Benin | 1.1% | 2019 |
| 60 |  Kenya | 1.0% | 2024 |
| 61 |  Kazakhstan | 0.9% | 2024 |
| 62 |  Poland | 0.9% | 2023 |
| 63 |  Bulgaria | 0.7% | 2024 |
| 64 |  Czechia | 0.7% | 2024 |
| 65 |  Slovenia | 0.7% | 2024 |
| 66 |  Niger | 0.6% | 2024 |
| 67 |  Australia | 0.5% | 2024 |
| 68 |  Finland | 0.5% | 2024 |
| 69 |  Paraguay | 0.5% | 2024 |
| 70 |  Ethiopia | 0.5% | 2020 |
| 71 |  Saudi Arabia | 0.4% | 2024 |
| 72 |  Belarus | 0.3% | 2024 |
| 73 |  Luxembourg | 0.3% | 2023 |
| 74 |  Ukraine | 0.2% | 2024 |
| 75 |  Lithuania | 0.2% | 2020 |
| 76 |  Mozambique | 0.2% | 2024 |
| 77 |  Mongolia | 0.1% | 2024 |
| 78 |  Iceland | 0.0% | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has the highest agricultural irrigated land (%) in 2024?
Egypt ranks #1 with agricultural irrigated land (%) of 100.0% as of 2024, based on data from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Which country has the lowest agricultural irrigated land (%)?
Iceland ranks last (#78) with 0.0% as of 2024.
What is the global median for agricultural irrigated land (%)?
The median value is 5.9% (Afghanistan, ranked #40 out of 78 countries).
How many countries report data for agricultural irrigated land (%)?
78 countries have available data for agricultural irrigated land (%). Data is sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators and updated regularly.
What category does agricultural irrigated land (%) belong to?
Agricultural Irrigated Land (%) is classified under the "Agriculture" category. Statistics of the World tracks 337 indicators across 27 categories.