Iran (Islamic Republic of) vs South America: Temporary fallow β€” Area

Iran (Islamic Republic of)
4,105 1000 ha
in 2024
South America
17,088 1000 ha
in 2024
Iran (Islamic Republic of) rank
19th
South America rank
8th

Temporary fallow β€” Area over time

  • Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  • South America
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How they compare

South America currently reports 17,088 1000 ha against 4,105 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of), a difference of 12,983 1000 ha.

That makes South America's figure about 4.2 times Iran (Islamic Republic of)'s.

Across all 24 years both countries report, South America has been ahead every year.

Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 19th and South America ranks 8th of 46 regions.

South America has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran (Islamic Republic of) South America Difference Ahead
2000s 4,474 1000 ha 20,033 1000 ha 15,558 1000 ha South America
2010s 3,906 1000 ha 17,729 1000 ha 13,823 1000 ha South America
2020s 4,132 1000 ha 17,972 1000 ha 13,840 1000 ha South America

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher temporary fallow β€” area, Iran (Islamic Republic of) or South America?
South America, at 17,088 1000 ha against 4,105 1000 ha in Iran (Islamic Republic of) as of 2024.
What is the difference in temporary fallow β€” area between Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South America?
12,983 1000 ha, with South America ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South America?
24 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
How do Iran (Islamic Republic of) and South America rank globally for temporary fallow β€” area?
Iran (Islamic Republic of) ranks 19th and South America ranks 8th of 46 regions.
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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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
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