Irrigated land in South Africa in 2011 — 1.66%. Ranked 32 in the world out of 48. Since 2010, the indicator has risen by 0.07 pp.
2010–2011 · % of agricultural land
How the value compares with the world and the groups this territory belongs to: South Africa
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.66 | +0.07 pp |
| 2010 | 1.59 | — |
The same indicator for neighboring countries — with links to their pages
The share of agricultural land equipped for irrigation in the total area of agricultural land. Irrigation sharply raises yields and reduces dependence on the weather, but it also accounts for the bulk of freshwater withdrawal worldwide — from 60 to 90% in countries with a dry climate.
Important: The aggregate is weighted by the area of agricultural land: the share of irrigated land is calculated against it, not against all land.
Source: FAOSTAT (FAO), license CC BY 4.0.
How much land is taken up by arable land, permanent crops and pasture.
Environment Freshwater withdrawalHow much water a country withdraws in a year for agriculture, industry and households.
Environment Freshwater withdrawal as a share of resourcesHow much water is withdrawn relative to the internal resources available.
Agriculture Cereal yieldHow many kilograms of grain are harvested per hectare.
