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
21st
of 29 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

020.0k40.0k60.0k2005201220202005: 0 Hectare2007: 0 Hectare2010: 34.5k Hectare2016: 51.2k Hectare2020: 50.0k Hectare

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 21st of 29 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 18 Slovakia 62,770 Hectare compare
  2. 19 Finland 62,300 Hectare compare
  3. 20 Belgium 51,940 Hectare compare
  4. 22 Czechia 45,750 Hectare compare
  5. 23 Croatia 44,660 Hectare compare
  6. 24 Cyprus 30,670 Hectare compare

See the full ranking of 31 places →

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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 21st out of 29 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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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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