Temporary fallow — Area in Canada

Canada: Temporary fallow — Area was 499 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
499 1000 ha
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
49th
of 225 countries
All-time high
4,680 1000 ha
in 2001
All-time low
477 1000 ha
in 2023
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Canada, 2001–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2001201220242001: 4.7k 1000 ha2002: 4.4k 1000 ha2003: 4.2k 1000 ha2004: 4.0k 1000 ha2005: 3.7k 1000 ha2006: 3.5k 1000 ha2007: 3.2k 1000 ha2008: 2.9k 1000 ha2009: 2.7k 1000 ha2010: 2.4k 1000 ha2011: 2.1k 1000 ha2012: 1.8k 1000 ha2013: 1.6k 1000 ha2014: 1.4k 1000 ha2015: 1.1k 1000 ha2016: 894 1000 ha2017: 890 1000 ha2018: 713 1000 ha2019: 689 1000 ha2020: 698 1000 ha2021: 534 1000 ha2022: 805 1000 ha2023: 477 1000 ha2024: 499 1000 ha

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

Analysis

Canada recorded 499 1000 ha for temporary fallow — area in 2024.

The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 63.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Canada peaked at 4,680 1000 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 477 1000 ha, in 2023.

That places Canada 49th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3,708 1000 ha 2,654 1000 ha 4,680 1000 ha 9
2010s 1,360 1000 ha 689 1000 ha 2,370 1000 ha 10
2020s 602.6 1000 ha 477 1000 ha 805 1000 ha 5

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  3. 48 Germany 502 1000 ha compare
  4. 50 Sudan 489 1000 ha compare
  5. 51 Bangladesh 480 1000 ha compare
  6. 52 Myanmar 458.11 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Canada?
Temporary fallow — area in Canada was 499 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 4,680 1000 ha in 2001.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 477 1000 ha in 2023.
How does Canada rank for temporary fallow — area?
Canada ranks 49th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Canada?
Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Canada 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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