Republic of Korea - Arable land as a share of land area

13.8 (%) in 2021

In 2021, arable land as a share of land area for Republic of Korea was 13.8 %. Arable land as a share of land area of Republic of Korea fell gradually from 21.8 % in 1972 to 13.8 % in 2021.

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What is arable land as a share of land area?

Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.

What is Republic of Korea arable land as a share of land area?