Comparison · country
Water-limited agriculture: Egypt vs Morocco vs Saudi Arabia vs UAE vs Türkiye
Compare water-limited agricultural economies on agricultural land, irrigated share, precipitation, and rural population.
| Indicator | Egypt, Arab Rep. | Morocco | Saudi Arabia | United Arab Emirates | Turkiye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land% of land area2023 | 4.08 | 66.74 | 80.77 | 5.52 | 50.14 |
| Irrigated agricultural land% of agricultural land | —No year is available for every compared country — not shown to avoid mixing years. | — | — | — | — |
| Average precipitationmm per year2022 | 18.1 | 346 | 59 | 78 | 593 |
| Rural population% of total population2024 | 57.2 | 37.2 | 15.54 | 14.18 | 10.66 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (World Development Indicators) (opens in a new tab) · dataset version 2026-07-01 · retrieved 2026-07-12
Methodology
Common-year comparison per indicator; irrigation coverage is sparse.
Limitations
- Irrigation data is sparse; some cells may be unavailable at a common year.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- Authoritative
Cited for: Indicator values (WDI)
- Type:
- Intergovernmental organization
- Jurisdiction:
- Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12