Permanent meadows and pastures β€” Area in French Guiana

French Guiana: Permanent meadows and pastures β€” Area was 22.15 1000 ha in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
22.15 1000 ha
Change on year
down 13.4%
World rank
175th
of 220 countries
All-time high
25.57 1000 ha
in 2023
All-time low
3 1000 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Permanent meadows and pastures β€” Area in French Guiana, 1961–2024

510152025196119922024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 ha.

Analysis

French Guiana recorded 22.15 1000 ha for permanent meadows and pastures β€” area in 2024.

That represents a change of down 13.4% on the previous year and up 47.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, permanent meadows and pastures β€” area in French Guiana peaked at 25.57 1000 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 3 1000 ha, in 1961.

French Guiana ranks 175th of 220 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3 1000 ha 3 1000 ha 3 1000 ha 9
1970s 5 1000 ha 3 1000 ha 6 1000 ha 10
1980s 6.9 1000 ha 4 1000 ha 10 1000 ha 10
1990s 10.2 1000 ha 9 1000 ha 11 1000 ha 10
2000s 7.48 1000 ha 7 1000 ha 8.9 1000 ha 10
2010s 15.12 1000 ha 9.55 1000 ha 20.08 1000 ha 10
2020s 22.17 1000 ha 20.67 1000 ha 25.57 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 172 Vanuatu 42 1000 ha compare
  2. 173 Cabo Verde 25 1000 ha compare
  3. 174 Guadeloupe 24.81 1000 ha compare
  4. 176 Andorra 19.45 1000 ha compare
  5. 177 Suriname 16 1000 ha compare
  6. 178 Isle of Man 15.9 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 256 places β†’

More environment data for French Guiana

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Frequently asked questions

What is permanent meadows and pastures β€” area in French Guiana?
Permanent meadows and pastures β€” area in French Guiana was 22.15 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest permanent meadows and pastures β€” area recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 25.57 1000 ha in 2023.
What is the lowest permanent meadows and pastures β€” area recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 3 1000 ha in 1961.
How does French Guiana rank for permanent meadows and pastures β€” area?
French Guiana ranks 175th out of 220 countries with data for 2024.
Is permanent meadows and pastures β€” area rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 47.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this French Guiana data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Permanent meadows and pastures β€” Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Permanent meadows and pastures β€” Area
Unit
1000 ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
256 places, 14,952 data points, 1961–2024
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