Foreign land ownership in the United States has significantly increased by 23.3% over the past decade, from 25.9 million acres in 2013 to 32.0 million acres in 2023. Although this represents only 1.4% of the total land area, some counties, particularly in the South and Midwest, have seen foreign entities own more than half of the land. In response, several states have enacted measures to limit foreign ownership or to outline stricter reporting. The data is based on USDA estimates from the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act database.
Foreign land ownership in the U.S. increased by 23.3% between 2013 and 2023, raising concerns across various states.
While foreign land makes up just 1.4% of U.S. land, certain counties see significant foreign ownership.
Concerns over land ownership by foreign entities have prompted states to enact bills limiting foreign investment in U.S. land.
Counties in the South and Midwest have the highest proportions of foreign land ownership, with the Northeast state holding the most land.
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