Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands
Netherlands: Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
1.81 million Hectare
Change on year
down 0.6%
World rank
27th
of 40 countries
All-time high
1.96 million Hectare
in 2005
All-time low
1.80 million Hectare
in 2016
Years of data
7
2005–2023
Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands, 2005–2023
Source: Eurostat. Measured in Hectare.
Analysis
The most recent figure for irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands is 1.81 million Hectare, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands peaked at 1.96 million Hectare in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.80 million Hectare, in 2016.
Netherlands ranks 27th of 40 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Hectare | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.96 million Hectare | — |
| 2007 | 1.91 million Hectare | -2.2% |
| 2010 | 1.87 million Hectare | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 1.85 million Hectare | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 1.80 million Hectare | -2.8% |
| 2020 | 1.82 million Hectare | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1.81 million Hectare | -0.6% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 1.81 million Hectare is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.82 million Hectare, 64% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 1.81 million Hectare is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.73 million Hectare, 66% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.94 million Hectare | 1.91 million Hectare | 1.96 million Hectare | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.84 million Hectare | 1.80 million Hectare | 1.87 million Hectare | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.81 million Hectare | 1.81 million Hectare | 1.82 million Hectare | 2 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More economy & growth data for Netherlands
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 71.85 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0141 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 1,040 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.4115 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0103 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 759.51 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0066 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 487.58 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands?
- Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area in Netherlands was 1.81 million Hectare in 2023, according to Eurostat.
- What is the highest irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area recorded in Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 million Hectare in 2005.
- What is the lowest irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.80 million Hectare in 2016.
- How does Netherlands rank for irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area?
- Netherlands ranks 27th out of 40 countries with data for 2023.
- Is irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, published as part of Irrigation of agricultural holdings by utilised agricultural area, economic size, farmtype and NUTS 2 region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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