Irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium
Belgium: Irrigable and irrigated area was 51,940 Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
51,940 Hectare
Change on year
up 8.8%
World rank
24th
of 39 countries
All-time high
51,940 Hectare
in 2023
All-time low
19,180 Hectare
in 2013
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 51,940 Hectare for irrigable and irrigated area in 2023. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.8% on the previous year and up 170.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium peaked at 51,940 Hectare in 2023 and was at its lowest, 19,180 Hectare, in 2013.
Belgium ranks 24th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21,710 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 23,350 Hectare | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 34,180 Hectare | +46.4% |
| 2013 | 19,180 Hectare | -43.9% |
| 2016 | 24,110 Hectare | +25.7% |
| 2020 | 47,750 Hectare | +98.1% |
| 2023 | 51,940 Hectare | +8.8% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 51,940 Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 119,960 Hectare, 43% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 51,940 Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 94,400 Hectare, 55% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22,530 Hectare | 21,710 Hectare | 23,350 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 25,823 Hectare | 19,180 Hectare | 34,180 Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 49,845 Hectare | 47,750 Hectare | 51,940 Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in Belgium was 51,940 Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 51,940 Hectare in 2023.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,180 Hectare in 2013.
- How does Belgium rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- Belgium ranks 24th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Belgium data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Irrigable and irrigated area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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