Irrigated land in Southern Africa in 2011 — 1.29%. Since 2010, the indicator has risen by 0.05 pp.
2010–2011 · % of agricultural land
| Year | % | Change, pp |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.29 | +0.05 pp |
| 2010 | 1.23 | — |
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Environment Freshwater withdrawal as a share of resourcesHow much water is withdrawn relative to the internal resources available.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.