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How much global land is used as pasture for livestock?

The extent of global pasture used for livestock grazing. It does not include cropland used to grow animal feed.

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08 Jun 2026
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17 Sept 2026
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Taylor and Rising (2021); Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025); HYDE (2025)

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