March 18, 2026 | 02:06 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Agriculture is a vital pillar of human survival. As one of the most essential sectors in any society, its role is most pronounced in countries with the most agricultural land, where vast areas form the backbone of global food production.
Of the 18 million square miles of agricultural land worldwide, China leads the ranking. Boasting roughly two million square miles, the nation’s continued dominance is closely attributed to the government’s strong investment in innovation.
As Global Times reported, advances in science and technology contribute more than 64% of the country’s agricultural output growth, particularly through developments in seed technology and farm mechanization. Yahoo! Finance adds that the integration of GPS-guided systems, automated steering, and real-time data monitoring has become a key driver in enhancing China’s agricultural operations.
Ultimately, China is both today’s largest producer and consumer of agricultural goods.
It also remains the only nation with agricultural land reaching around two million square miles, while the countries that follow fall notably short of the 1.7-million mark. Securing second place, the United States has about 1.6 million square miles of agricultural land and is widely recognized for its strong global position in corn production.
Australia follows as a key contributor to the global wheat and cereal supply, supported by roughly 1.4 million square miles of farmland. Meanwhile, Brazil stands out as a major producer of soybeans and sugarcane, with agricultural land figures approaching one million square miles.
From the African continent, Sudan ranks tenth with approximately 435,002 square miles of agricultural land. The sector has long served as a backbone of the nation’s economy, cultivating a wide range of crops, including cotton, groundnuts, sesame, gum arabic, sorghum, and sugarcane, as Britannica cited.
Here are the top 10 countries with the most agricultural land, according to Visual Capitalist.
List of Countries with the Most Agricultural Land
China – 2,009,326 sq miles
United States – 1,627,572 sq miles
Australia – 1,402,492 sq miles
Brazil – 914,131 sq miles
Russian Federation – 832,826 sq miles
Kazakhstan – 827,284 sq miles
India – 689,466 sq miles
Saudi Arabia – 670,481 sq miles
Argentina – 448,405 sq miles
Sudan – 435,002 sq miles
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