United Kingdom: Land area

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 United Kingdom

Land area in sq. km

 Latest value 241,930
 Year 2023
 Measure sq. km
 Data availability 1961 - 2023
 Average 241,930
 Min - Max 241,930 - 241,930
 Source Food and Agriculture Organization
The latest value from 2023 is 241930 sq. km, unchanged from 241930 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 1961 to 2023 is 241930 sq. km. The minimum value, 241930 sq. km, was reached in 1961 while the maximum of 241930 sq. km was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Recent data
United Kingdom - Land area - Recent values chart

Historical series
United Kingdom - Land area - historical chart - 1961-2023




Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.

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