Land Division

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.