Land Division
Explore the land structure of different countires, continents and regions. Analyse the historical changes in the proportions of urban, rural and forest land globally.
The distribution of land in countries and regions around the world dictates economic strengths and weaknesses. A data-based understanding of its changes over time allows for accurate urban planning and government policy preparation and implementation.
The data in this category includes the changing area and proportion of forest, agricultural, rural, and urban land evolved in different geographies.
Data Usage
The data on land distribution assists academic researchers, corporate data analysts, government officials, environmental activists, and urban planners. It unlocks insights for professionals working on things such as:
- Assessing the impacts of urbanisation on land use and land cover change, including habitat loss, fragmentation, and biodiversity decline;
- Analysing trends in agricultural expansion and intensification, including implications for food security, water resources, and ecosystem services;
- Understanding the role of forests in mitigating climate change, conserving biodiversity, and providing livelihoods and ecosystem services to local communities;
- Identifying opportunities for sustainable land management and land use planning, including strategies for balancing competing land uses and conserving critical ecosystems.
Where to go next
The analysis of land distribution in various countries and regions links closely to fields of environmental studies, urban planning, and economy. For a comprehensive overview of the problem space, make sure to explore all data in the ‘Energy, Environment & Climate’ category.
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Distribution of total agricultural land by continent
Distribution of total countries by continent
Distribution of total agricultural land by country code
Distribution of total forest area by country
Countries agricultural land per population
Evolution of historical agricultural land
Countries historical methane emissions per agricultural land
Countries historical nitrous oxide emissions per agricultural land
Countries historical urban land area per carbon dioxide emissions (CO2)
Evolution of historical forest area
Countries historical rural land area per forest area
Evolution of historical total land area
Countries historical methane emissions per land area
Countries historical rural land area per methane emissions
Countries historical urban land area per methane emissions
Countries historical urban land area per nitrous oxide emissions
Countries historical urban land area per population
Evolution of historical total rural land area
Countries historical urban land area per rural population
Evolution of historical urban land area
Countries historical urban population per urban land area
Countries historical land area per agricultural land
Distribution of total agricultural land by region
Distribution of total countries by region
Regions agricultural land per population
All population, agricultural land, forest area, and number of countries by continent
All agricultural land, forest area, land area, and population by country
All population, agricultural land, and forest area by region
Countries historical urban land area per armed forces personnel
Source
This subject is based on data from: SIPRI, World Bank, Reporters Without Borders
License
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