Irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland
Switzerland: Irrigable and irrigated area was 49,950 Hectare in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
49,950 Hectare
World rank
25th
of 39 countries
All-time high
51,170 Hectare
in 2016
All-time low
0 Hectare
in 2005
Years of data
5
2005–2020
Irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland, 2005–2020
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland is 49,950 Hectare, measured in 2020.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 44.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland peaked at 51,170 Hectare in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Hectare, in 2005.
Switzerland ranks 25th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 0 Hectare | — |
| 2010 | 34,520 Hectare | — |
| 2016 | 51,170 Hectare | +48.2% |
| 2020 | 49,950 Hectare | -2.4% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 49,950 Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 119,960 Hectare, 42% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 49,950 Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 94,400 Hectare, 53% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Hectare | 0 Hectare | 0 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 42,845 Hectare | 34,520 Hectare | 51,170 Hectare | 2 |
| 2020s | 49,950 Hectare | 49,950 Hectare | 49,950 Hectare | 1 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More reference data data for Switzerland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5507 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2683 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.272 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in Switzerland was 49,950 Hectare in 2020, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 51,170 Hectare in 2016.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Hectare in 2005.
- How does Switzerland rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- Switzerland ranks 25th out of 39 countries with data for 2020.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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