Irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Irrigable and irrigated area was 473,670 Hectare in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2016)
473,670 Hectare
Change on year
up 223.1%
World rank
11th
of 39 countries
All-time high
473,670 Hectare
in 2016
All-time low
131,340 Hectare
in 2010
Years of data
5
2005–2016
Irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom, 2005–2016
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
In 2016, irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom stood at 473,670 Hectare. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 223.1% on the previous year and up 131.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom peaked at 473,670 Hectare in 2016 and was at its lowest, 131,340 Hectare, in 2010.
United Kingdom ranks 11th of 39 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 205,010 Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 140,610 Hectare | -31.4% |
| 2010 | 131,340 Hectare | -6.6% |
| 2013 | 146,580 Hectare | +11.6% |
| 2016 | 473,670 Hectare | +223.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 473,670 Hectare is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 119,960 Hectare, 3.9× the median. (28 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 473,670 Hectare is above the median for high income countries, which is 94,400 Hectare, 5.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 172,810 Hectare | 140,610 Hectare | 205,010 Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 250,530 Hectare | 131,340 Hectare | 473,670 Hectare | 3 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 8 Romania 490,600 Hectare compare
- 9 Netherlands 488,080 Hectare compare
- 9 Netherlands 488,080 Hectare compare
- 11 United Kingdom 473,670 Hectare compare
- 13 Poland 346,400 Hectare compare
- 13 Poland 346,400 Hectare compare
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom?
- Irrigable and irrigated area in United Kingdom was 473,670 Hectare in 2016, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 473,670 Hectare in 2016.
- What is the lowest irrigable and irrigated area recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 131,340 Hectare in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for irrigable and irrigated area?
- United Kingdom ranks 11th out of 39 countries with data for 2016.
- Is irrigable and irrigated area rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 131.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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