Agricultural land in Syria
Syria: Agricultural land was 136,060 sq. km in 2023. ▬ Flat
Agricultural land in Syria, 1961–2023
Source: FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in sq. km.
Analysis
In 2023, agricultural land in Syria stood at 136,060 sq. km.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural land in Syria peaked at 150,410 sq. km in 1963 and was at its lowest, 134,210 sq. km, in 1968.
That places Syria 61st out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 142,479 sq. km | 134,210 sq. km | 150,410 sq. km | 9 |
| 1970s | 140,402 sq. km | 134,580 sq. km | 145,170 sq. km | 10 |
| 1980s | 139,257 sq. km | 134,920 sq. km | 141,150 sq. km | 10 |
| 1990s | 136,952 sq. km | 134,950 sq. km | 138,040 sq. km | 10 |
| 2000s | 138,319 sq. km | 137,110 sq. km | 139,080 sq. km | 10 |
| 2010s | 139,166 sq. km | 139,080 sq. km | 139,210 sq. km | 10 |
| 2020s | 137,241 sq. km | 136,060 sq. km | 139,134 sq. km | 4 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Syria
- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.7% (2010)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.3% (2010)
- Rural population 27.9% (2025)
- Rural population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Rural population 7.15 million (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 42.9% (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 10.17 billion current US$ (2022)
- Land under cereal production 2.70 million hectares (2024)
- Cereal yield 1,607 kg per hectare (2024)
- Cereal production 4.33 million metric tons (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural land in Syria?
- Agricultural land in Syria was 136,060 sq. km in 2023, according to FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest agricultural land recorded in Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 150,410 sq. km in 1963.
- What is the lowest agricultural land recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 134,210 sq. km in 1968.
- How does Syria rank for agricultural land?
- Syria ranks 61st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural land rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Syria data come from?
- The figures come from FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Agricultural land (sq. km). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural land refers to the land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. 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. Land under permanent crops 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. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.