Irrigable and irrigated area in Germany

Germany: Irrigable and irrigated area was 796,350 Hectare in 2023. ▲ Rising

Latest (2023)
796,350 Hectare
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
6th
of 29 countries
All-time high
796,350 Hectare
in 2023
All-time low
655,850 Hectare
in 2010
Years of data
5
2010–2023

Irrigable and irrigated area in Germany, 2010–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k2010201620232010: 655.9k Hectare2013: 691.3k Hectare2016: 676.4k Hectare2020: 769.3k Hectare2023: 796.4k Hectare

Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.

Analysis

The most recent figure for irrigable and irrigated area in Germany is 796,350 Hectare, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 15.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in Germany peaked at 796,350 Hectare in 2023 and was at its lowest, 655,850 Hectare, in 2010.

That places Germany 6th out of 29 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 674,507 Hectare 655,850 Hectare 691,260 Hectare 3
2020s 782,810 Hectare 769,270 Hectare 796,350 Hectare 2

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 3 Spain 3.51 million Hectare compare
  2. 4 France 2.80 million Hectare compare
  3. 5 Greece 955,280 Hectare compare
  4. 7 Portugal 637,340 Hectare compare
  5. 8 Romania 490,600 Hectare compare
  6. 9 Netherlands 488,080 Hectare compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

More reference data data for Germany

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Frequently asked questions

What is irrigable and irrigated area in Germany?
Irrigable and irrigated area in Germany was 796,350 Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 796,350 Hectare in 2023.
What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 655,850 Hectare in 2010.
How does Germany rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
Germany ranks 6th out of 29 countries with data for 2023.
Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Germany 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
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