Permanent cropland as a share of land area

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Tuvalu is the top country by permanent cropland as a share of land area in the world. As of 2021, permanent cropland as a share of land area in Tuvalu was 60 %. The top 5 countries also includes Sao Tome and Principe, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, and Comoros.

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What is permanent cropland as a share of land area?

Permanent cropland is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber.