Official Statistics
Table 8: Distribution of farms by gearing ratio in England, 2022/23
Updated 3 April 2024
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| group | band | survey_year | typology | fbs_variable | grouping_factor | measure | number_of_farms | value | lower_ci | upper_ci |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Farms | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | All Farms | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 562 | 50% | 46% | 54% |
| All Farms | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | All Farms | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 207 | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| All Farms | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | All Farms | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 237 | 16% | 14% | 19% |
| All Farms | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | All Farms | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 214 | 12% | 10% | 14% |
| All Farms | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | All Farms | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 124 | 7% | 6% | 9% |
| Cereals | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 136 | 60% | 52% | 68% |
| Cereals | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 44 | 19% | 13% | 27% |
| Cereals | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 39 | 11% | 7% | 17% |
| Cereals | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 29 | 7% | 4% | 11% |
| Cereals | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 10 | 2% | 1% | 5% |
| General Cropping | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 36 | 45% | 33% | 58% |
| General Cropping | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 19 | 21% | 12% | 34% |
| General Cropping | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 17 | 12% | 7% | 22% |
| General Cropping | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 17 | 13% | 8% | 22% |
| General Cropping | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 6 | 8% | 3% | 20% |
| Dairy | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 64 | 28% | 22% | 35% |
| Dairy | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 33 | 12% | 8% | 18% |
| Dairy | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 55 | 20% | 15% | 25% |
| Dairy | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 72 | 28% | 22% | 34% |
| Dairy | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 35 | 12% | 8% | 17% |
| Grazing Livestock (Lowland) | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 139 | 59% | 52% | 66% |
| Grazing Livestock (Lowland) | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 34 | 10% | 7% | 16% |
| Grazing Livestock (Lowland) | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 52 | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| Grazing Livestock (Lowland) | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 26 | 7% | 4% | 11% |
| Grazing Livestock (Lowland) | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 16 | 5% | 3% | 9% |
| Grazing Livestock (Less Favoured Area) | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 80 | 52% | 41% | 63% |
| Grazing Livestock (Less Favoured Area) | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 34 | 15% | 9% | 25% |
| Grazing Livestock (Less Favoured Area) | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 26 | 20% | 12% | 31% |
| Grazing Livestock (Less Favoured Area) | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 15 | 6% | 3% | 13% |
| Grazing Livestock (Less Favoured Area) | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 11 | 6% | 3% | 13% |
| Specialist Pigs & Poultry | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 19 | 18% | 10% | 31% |
| Specialist Pigs & Poultry | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 9 | 8% | 4% | 16% |
| Specialist Pigs & Poultry | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 15 | 17% | 9% | 28% |
| Specialist Pigs & Poultry | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 20 | 19% | 11% | 31% |
| Specialist Pigs & Poultry | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 31 | 39% | 28% | 51% |
| Mixed | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 54 | 47% | 36% | 57% |
| Mixed | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 22 | 14% | 9% | 22% |
| Mixed | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 23 | 17% | 11% | 27% |
| Mixed | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 23 | 18% | 11% | 27% |
| Mixed | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 8 | 4% | 2% | 9% |
| Horticulture | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 34 | 50% | 34% | 65% |
| Horticulture | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 12 | 12% | 6% | 23% |
| Horticulture | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 10 | 14% | 6% | 29% |
| Horticulture | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 12 | 19% | 9% | 36% |
| Horticulture | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 7 | 5% | 2% | 11% |
| Part-time | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 107 | 64% | 56% | 71% |
| Part-time | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 21 | 14% | 9% | 20% |
| Part-time | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 22 | 13% | 9% | 20% |
| Part-time | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 8 | 5% | 2% | 9% |
| Part-time | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 6 | 4% | 2% | 9% |
| Small | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 171 | 54% | 47% | 60% |
| Small | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 47 | 16% | 11% | 22% |
| Small | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 44 | 16% | 12% | 21% |
| Small | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 32 | 9% | 6% | 14% |
| Small | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 18 | 5% | 3% | 8% |
| Medium | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 105 | 50% | 43% | 58% |
| Medium | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 37 | 16% | 11% | 21% |
| Medium | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 35 | 15% | 10% | 21% |
| Medium | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 29 | 14% | 9% | 20% |
| Medium | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 16 | 6% | 3% | 10% |
| Large | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 179 | 27% | 23% | 32% |
| Large | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 102 | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| Large | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 136 | 20% | 17% | 24% |
| Large | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 145 | 23% | 19% | 27% |
| Large | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Farm size by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 84 | 15% | 12% | 19% |
| Owner occupied | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 223 | 62% | 56% | 67% |
| Owner occupied | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 64 | 12% | 9% | 17% |
| Owner occupied | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 51 | 10% | 7% | 15% |
| Owner occupied | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 44 | 8% | 5% | 11% |
| Owner occupied | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 40 | 8% | 6% | 11% |
| Mixed - mainly owner occupied | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 213 | 53% | 47% | 59% |
| Mixed - mainly owner occupied | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 81 | 17% | 13% | 23% |
| Mixed - mainly owner occupied | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 83 | 14% | 11% | 18% |
| Mixed - mainly owner occupied | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 78 | 11% | 9% | 15% |
| Mixed - mainly owner occupied | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 25 | 4% | 2% | 7% |
| Mixed - mainly tenanted | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 84 | 36% | 28% | 45% |
| Mixed - mainly tenanted | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 36 | 11% | 7% | 17% |
| Mixed - mainly tenanted | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 64 | 25% | 18% | 34% |
| Mixed - mainly tenanted | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 61 | 19% | 14% | 25% |
| Mixed - mainly tenanted | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 26 | 8% | 5% | 14% |
| Tenanted | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 42 | 25% | 18% | 35% |
| Tenanted | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 26 | 19% | 12% | 29% |
| Tenanted | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 39 | 26% | 18% | 36% |
| Tenanted | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 31 | 17% | 11% | 26% |
| Tenanted | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Tenure type by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 33 | 12% | 8% | 19% |
| North East, Yorkshire & Humber | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 84 | 45% | 36% | 55% |
| North East, Yorkshire & Humber | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 31 | 18% | 11% | 27% |
| North East, Yorkshire & Humber | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 31 | 16% | 10% | 24% |
| North East, Yorkshire & Humber | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 30 | 10% | 6% | 16% |
| North East, Yorkshire & Humber | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 22 | 12% | 7% | 19% |
| North West | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 70 | 53% | 42% | 63% |
| North West | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 22 | 14% | 8% | 24% |
| North West | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 24 | 11% | 7% | 19% |
| North West | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 33 | 15% | 10% | 23% |
| North West | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 14 | 6% | 3% | 12% |
| East Midlands | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 64 | 49% | 39% | 59% |
| East Midlands | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 16 | 8% | 4% | 14% |
| East Midlands | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 29 | 19% | 12% | 28% |
| East Midlands | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 25 | 15% | 9% | 23% |
| East Midlands | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 18 | 9% | 5% | 17% |
| West Midlands | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 69 | 44% | 35% | 53% |
| West Midlands | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 34 | 15% | 10% | 23% |
| West Midlands | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 41 | 19% | 13% | 27% |
| West Midlands | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 36 | 11% | 8% | 16% |
| West Midlands | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 24 | 11% | 7% | 18% |
| East | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 70 | 58% | 47% | 67% |
| East | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 28 | 18% | 11% | 27% |
| East | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 20 | 9% | 5% | 16% |
| East | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 18 | 9% | 5% | 16% |
| East | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 10 | 6% | 2% | 15% |
| London & South East | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 62 | 53% | 42% | 63% |
| London & South East | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 23 | 12% | 6% | 20% |
| London & South East | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 26 | 18% | 11% | 29% |
| London & South East | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 27 | 13% | 8% | 20% |
| London & South East | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 12 | 4% | 2% | 9% |
| South West | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 143 | 50% | 43% | 58% |
| South West | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 53 | 16% | 11% | 22% |
| South West | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 66 | 18% | 13% | 24% |
| South West | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 45 | 12% | 8% | 16% |
| South West | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Region by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 24 | 4% | 2% | 8% |
| Low | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 123 | 60% | 52% | 67% |
| Low | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 25 | 8% | 5% | 13% |
| Low | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 40 | 19% | 13% | 26% |
| Low | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 23 | 6% | 4% | 10% |
| Low | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 24 | 8% | 5% | 14% |
| Medium | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 269 | 41% | 36% | 46% |
| Medium | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 122 | 17% | 14% | 22% |
| Medium | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 148 | 17% | 13% | 20% |
| Medium | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 139 | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| Medium | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 89 | 10% | 8% | 13% |
| High | Less than 5% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 170 | 58% | 52% | 65% |
| High | 5% to 9.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 60 | 16% | 11% | 22% |
| High | 10% to 19.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 49 | 12% | 9% | 17% |
| High | 20% to 39.9% | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 52 | 12% | 9% | 16% |
| High | 40% and over | 2022/23 | 2013 | gearing.ratio.band | Performance band by gearing ratio band | Distribution of farms by gearing ratio | 11 | 1% | 1% | 3% |