Percent of cultivated land equipped for irrigation (%)
Level Municipal10 years
Definition
Proportion of cultivated land (including arable land and land used for permanent crops) that is equipped for irrigation. Irrigation may include full/partial control irrigation, equipped lowland areas, and areas equipped for spate irrigation.
Interpretation
Irrigation enables farmers to increase their food production and household income, and may also enable production of more drought-sensitive crops, such as vegetables. Irrigation may also benefit resilience to rainfall variability; water, sanitation, and hygiene; and women's empowerment.
Data source
Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics - Agricultural Census:
- Irrigated Area: 2006: Table 855; 2017: Table 6857;
- Cultivated Land (Crops): 2006: Table 854; 2017: Table 6881;
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| Municipal | 10 years |
