Temporary fallow — Area in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Temporary fallow — Area was 4,691 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
4,691 1000 ha
Change on year
down 0.8%
World rank
11th
of 225 countries
All-time high
5,567 1000 ha
in 2002
All-time low
3,995 1000 ha
in 2020
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Afghanistan, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k2001201220242001: 5.2k 1000 ha2002: 5.6k 1000 ha2003: 4.0k 1000 ha2004: 4.9k 1000 ha2005: 4.4k 1000 ha2006: 4.3k 1000 ha2007: 4.3k 1000 ha2008: 4.6k 1000 ha2009: 4.3k 1000 ha2010: 4.3k 1000 ha2011: 4.7k 1000 ha2012: 4.3k 1000 ha2013: 4.3k 1000 ha2014: 4.3k 1000 ha2015: 4.4k 1000 ha2016: 4.3k 1000 ha2017: 4.8k 1000 ha2018: 5.5k 1000 ha2019: 4.5k 1000 ha2020: 4.0k 1000 ha2021: 4.9k 1000 ha2022: 4.9k 1000 ha2023: 4.7k 1000 ha2024: 4.7k 1000 ha

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

Analysis

Afghanistan recorded 4,691 1000 ha for temporary fallow — area in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 9.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Afghanistan peaked at 5,567 1000 ha in 2002 and was at its lowest, 3,995 1000 ha, in 2020.

That places Afghanistan 11th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4,609 1000 ha 4,011 1000 ha 5,567 1000 ha 9
2010s 4,543 1000 ha 4,286 1000 ha 5,494 1000 ha 10
2020s 4,646 1000 ha 3,995 1000 ha 4,922 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 8 Brazil 7,531 1000 ha compare
  2. 9 Australia and New Zealand 5,940 1000 ha compare
  3. 10 Australia 5,882 1000 ha compare
  4. 12 Nigeria 4,159 1000 ha compare
  5. 13 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 4,105 1000 ha compare
  6. 14 Mexico 3,974 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 261 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Afghanistan?
Temporary fallow — area in Afghanistan was 4,691 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 5,567 1000 ha in 2002.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 3,995 1000 ha in 2020.
How does Afghanistan rank for temporary fallow — area?
Afghanistan ranks 11th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Temporary fallow — Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Temporary fallow — 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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