Brazil vs Latin America and the Caribbean: Temporary fallow β€” Area

Brazil
7,531 1000 ha
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean
24,489 1000 ha
in 2024
Brazil rank
8th
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
4th

Temporary fallow β€” Area over time

  • Brazil
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
10.0k20.0k30.0k200120122024

How they compare

Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 24,489 1000 ha against 7,531 1000 ha in Brazil, a difference of 16,958 1000 ha.

That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 3.3 times Brazil's.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.

Brazil ranks 8th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 4th of 205 countries.

Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil Latin America and the Caribbean Difference Ahead
2000s 9,144 1000 ha 31,050 1000 ha 21,906 1000 ha Latin America and the Caribbean
2010s 8,299 1000 ha 25,907 1000 ha 17,608 1000 ha Latin America and the Caribbean
2020s 7,607 1000 ha 25,346 1000 ha 17,739 1000 ha Latin America and the Caribbean

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher temporary fallow β€” area, Brazil or Latin America and the Caribbean?
Latin America and the Caribbean, at 24,489 1000 ha against 7,531 1000 ha in Brazil as of 2024.
What is the difference in temporary fallow β€” area between Brazil and Latin America and the Caribbean?
16,958 1000 ha, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Latin America and the Caribbean?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Brazil and Latin America and the Caribbean rank globally for temporary fallow β€” area?
Brazil ranks 8th and Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 4th 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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