The croplands are in the world
This map below shows cropland distribution across the world in a nominal 30-meter resolution.
usgs.gov
Croplands cover 1.53 billion ha while pasture for animal grazing covers another 3.38 billion ha, a total of 38% of the earth's ice-free land. Agriculture has already converted 70% of the world's grassland, 50% of the savanna, 45% of the temperate deciduous forest, and 27% of the tropical forest biome.
Total land used for agriculture since 10,000 BC, measured in ha (hectares). Source: ourworldindata.org
In 2025, the total global cropland area is expected to be 1.56 billion ha.
Via www.vividmaps.com
usgs.govCroplands cover 1.53 billion ha while pasture for animal grazing covers another 3.38 billion ha, a total of 38% of the earth's ice-free land. Agriculture has already converted 70% of the world's grassland, 50% of the savanna, 45% of the temperate deciduous forest, and 27% of the tropical forest biome.
Total land used for agriculture since 10,000 BC, measured in ha (hectares). Source: ourworldindata.orgIn 2025, the total global cropland area is expected to be 1.56 billion ha.
Via www.vividmaps.com
