How much of the earth is land?

About 71% of the Earths surface is covered by water;29% of it is land. The oceans hold about 96.5% of all Earths water. read more

The first is the more general about 70% of Earth is water while about 30% is land (US Geological Society). The second is the more specific 71% of Earth is water while 29% is land. Both will serve, depending upon your need and aim. read more

Land gains and loses heat much quicker than oceans. The land around the middle latitudes usually have hot summers and cold winters. The percentages of earth's land surface can be divided into different types: 20% covered by snow land, 20% mountains, 20% dry land, 30% good land that can be farmed, 10% land doesn't have topsoil. read more