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Least developed countries: UN classification Surface area (sq. km) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Surface area (sq. km) in Least developed countries: UN classification stood at 20.77 million in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is almost unchanged from 20.77 million in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 20.78 million (almost unchanged since). The highest value since 1961 was 20.78 million in 2012, the lowest 20.72 million in 1961.

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Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1961–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Surface area (sq. km) in Least developed countries: UN classification?

Surface area (sq. km) in Least developed countries: UN classification stood at 20.77 million in 2023, according to World Bank.

Is Surface area (sq. km) in Least developed countries: UN classification rising or falling?

The latest value is almost unchanged from 20.77 million in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 20.78 million (almost unchanged since).

What is the highest Surface area (sq. km) on record in Least developed countries: UN classification?

The highest value since 1961 was 20.78 million in 2012, the lowest 20.72 million in 1961.

Metadata for Surface area (sq. km) in Least developed countries: UN classification
IndicatorSurface area (sq. km)
CountryLeast developed countries: UN classification
CategoryCommodities and Energy
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 20.77 million (2023)

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Source:World Bank — series AG.SRF.TOTL.K2
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Surface area (sq. km) — Least developed countries: UN classification [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-srf-totl-k2/LDC. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.SRF.TOTL.K2

MLA

World Bank. "Surface area (sq. km) — Least developed countries: UN classification." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-srf-totl-k2/LDC. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.SRF.TOTL.K2.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Surface area (sq. km) — Least developed countries: UN classification." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-srf-totl-k2/LDC. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.SRF.TOTL.K2.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_ag_srf_totl_k2_ldc,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Surface area (sq. km) --- Least developed countries: UN classification}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-ag-srf-totl-k2/LDC},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/AG.SRF.TOTL.K2}
}