Temporary fallow — Area in Central Asia

Central Asia: Temporary fallow — Area was 4,288 1000 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
4,288 1000 ha
Change on year
up 7.4%
Rank
26th
of 36 groups
All-time high
7,834 1000 ha
in 2001
All-time low
3,994 1000 ha
in 2023
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Central Asia, 2001–2024

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k2001201220242001: 7.8k 1000 ha2002: 6.3k 1000 ha2003: 6.4k 1000 ha2004: 6.0k 1000 ha2005: 5.9k 1000 ha2006: 6.1k 1000 ha2007: 6.2k 1000 ha2008: 5.7k 1000 ha2009: 5.2k 1000 ha2010: 5.2k 1000 ha2011: 5.2k 1000 ha2012: 5.0k 1000 ha2013: 5.0k 1000 ha2014: 5.3k 1000 ha2015: 5.4k 1000 ha2016: 5.6k 1000 ha2017: 5.2k 1000 ha2018: 4.7k 1000 ha2019: 4.6k 1000 ha2020: 4.6k 1000 ha2021: 4.5k 1000 ha2022: 4.5k 1000 ha2023: 4.0k 1000 ha2024: 4.3k 1000 ha

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

Analysis

Central Asia recorded 4,288 1000 ha for temporary fallow — area in 2024.

The figure is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 19.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Central Asia peaked at 7,834 1000 ha in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3,994 1000 ha, in 2023.

That places Central Asia 26th out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6,186 1000 ha 5,206 1000 ha 7,834 1000 ha 9
2010s 5,105 1000 ha 4,583 1000 ha 5,594 1000 ha 10
2020s 4,378 1000 ha 3,994 1000 ha 4,573 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Central Asia

  1. 23 Caribbean 2,128 1000 ha compare
  2. 24 United Republic of Tanzania 2,021 1000 ha compare
  3. 25 Niger 1,982 1000 ha compare
  4. 26 Cuba 1,950 1000 ha compare
  5. 27 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,847 1000 ha compare
  6. 28 Syrian Arab Republic 1,682 1000 ha compare
  7. 29 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1,636 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 261 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Central Asia?
Temporary fallow — area in Central Asia was 4,288 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Central Asia?
The highest recorded value was 7,834 1000 ha in 2001.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Central Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 3,994 1000 ha in 2023.
How does Central Asia rank for temporary fallow — area?
Central Asia ranks 26th out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Central Asia?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Central Asia 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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