Australia and New Zealand vs Nigeria: Temporary fallow β€” Area

Australia and New Zealand
5,940 1000 ha
in 2024
Nigeria
4,159 1000 ha
in 2024
Australia and New Zealand rank
9th
Nigeria rank
12th

Temporary fallow β€” Area over time

  • Australia and New Zealand
  • Nigeria
02.0k4.0k6.0k200120122024

How they compare

Australia and New Zealand currently reports 5,940 1000 ha against 4,159 1000 ha in Nigeria, a difference of 1,781 1000 ha.

That makes Australia and New Zealand's figure about 1.4 times Nigeria's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Nigeria ahead.

Australia and New Zealand ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 12th of 205 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Australia and New Zealand averaged higher in 2 and Nigeria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia and New Zealand Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 4,698 1000 ha 5,102 1000 ha 403.91 1000 ha Nigeria
2010s 5,814 1000 ha 4,629 1000 ha 1,185 1000 ha Australia and New Zealand
2020s 5,920 1000 ha 4,142 1000 ha 1,778 1000 ha Australia and New Zealand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher temporary fallow β€” area, Australia and New Zealand or Nigeria?
Australia and New Zealand, at 5,940 1000 ha against 4,159 1000 ha in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in temporary fallow β€” area between Australia and New Zealand and Nigeria?
1,781 1000 ha, with Australia and New Zealand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and New Zealand and Nigeria?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Australia and New Zealand and Nigeria rank globally for temporary fallow β€” area?
Australia and New Zealand ranks 9th and Nigeria ranks 12th of 205 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Temporary fallow β€” Area. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Temporary fallow β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
261 places, 6,187 data points, 1998–2024
Last refreshed

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