Irrigable and irrigated area in Romania
Romania: Irrigable and irrigated area was 490,600 Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
490,600 Hectare
Change on year
down 11.7%
World rank
8th
of 39 countries
All-time high
808,370 Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
230,390 Hectare
in 2013
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Irrigable and irrigated area in Romania, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2023, irrigable and irrigated area in Romania stood at 490,600 Hectare.
The figure is down 11.7% on the previous year and up 112.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in Romania peaked at 808,370 Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 230,390 Hectare, in 2013.
Romania ranks 8th of 39 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Irrigable and irrigated area in Romania, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 808,370 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 615,330 Hectare | -23.9% |
| 2010 | 418,720 Hectare | -32.0% |
| 2013 | 230,390 Hectare | -45.0% |
| 2016 | 334,670 Hectare | +45.3% |
| 2020 | 555,540 Hectare | +66.0% |
| 2023 | 490,600 Hectare | -11.7% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 490,600 Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 119,960 Hectare, 4.1× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Romania's 490,600 Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 94,400 Hectare, 5.2× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 711,850 Hectare | 615,330 Hectare | 808,370 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 327,927 Hectare | 230,390 Hectare | 418,720 Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 523,070 Hectare | 490,600 Hectare | 555,540 Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Romania
- 5 Greece 955,280 Hectare compare
- 6 Germany 796,350 Hectare compare
- 7 Portugal 637,340 Hectare compare
- 9 Netherlands 488,080 Hectare compare
- 9 Netherlands 488,080 Hectare compare
- 11 United Kingdom 473,670 Hectare compare
- 11 United Kingdom 473,670 Hectare compare
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigable and irrigated area in Romania?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in Romania was 490,600 Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 808,370 Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 230,390 Hectare in 2013.
- How does Romania rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- Romania ranks 8th out of 39 countries with data for 2023.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Romania 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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