Irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)

European Union - 27 countries (from 2020): Irrigable and irrigated area was 14.94 million Hectare in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)
14.94 million Hectare
Change on year
down 3.8%
Rank
1st
of 2 regions
All-time high
15.53 million Hectare
in 2020
All-time low
14.70 million Hectare
in 2010
Years of data
6
2007–2023

Irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020), 2007–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M2007201520232007: 15.0M Hectare2010: 14.7M Hectare2013: 15.3M Hectare2016: 15.2M Hectare2020: 15.5M Hectare2023: 14.9M Hectare

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.

Analysis

The most recent figure for irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) is 14.94 million Hectare, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.8% on the previous year and down 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) peaked at 15.53 million Hectare in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.70 million Hectare, in 2010.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.98 million Hectare 14.98 million Hectare 14.98 million Hectare 1
2010s 15.07 million Hectare 14.70 million Hectare 15.35 million Hectare 3
2020s 15.24 million Hectare 14.94 million Hectare 15.53 million Hectare 2

Countries ranked near European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)

  1. 1 European Union (EU6-1958, EU9-1973, EU10-1981, EU12-1986, EU15-1995, EU25-2004, EU27-2007, EU28-2013, EU27-2020) 14.94 million Hectare compare
  2. 2 Italy 3.61 million Hectare compare
  3. 2 Malta 2,850 Hectare compare
  4. 3 Spain 3.51 million Hectare compare
  5. 4 France 2.80 million Hectare compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
Irrigable and irrigated area in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) was 14.94 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
The highest recorded value was 15.53 million Hectare in 2020.
What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
The lowest recorded value was 14.70 million Hectare in 2010.
How does European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) ranks 1st out of 2 regions with data for 2023.
Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in European Union - 27 countries (from 2020)?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this European Union - 27 countries (from 2020) 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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About this data

Indicator
Irrigable and irrigated area
Unit
Hectare
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
31 places, 206 data points, 2005–2023
Last refreshed