Temporary fallow — Area in Colombia

Colombia: Temporary fallow — Area was 257.72 1000 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
257.72 1000 ha
Change on year
up 0.0%
World rank
64th
of 225 countries
All-time high
257.72 1000 ha
in 2024
All-time low
46 1000 ha
in 2013
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Colombia, 2001–2024

501001502002502001201220242001: 128.5 1000 ha2002: 107 1000 ha2003: 107.3 1000 ha2004: 102 1000 ha2005: 156 1000 ha2006: 108.2 1000 ha2007: 160 1000 ha2008: 66 1000 ha2009: 73 1000 ha2010: 112 1000 ha2011: 93 1000 ha2012: 77 1000 ha2013: 46 1000 ha2014: 67.1 1000 ha2015: 85.6 1000 ha2016: 129.9 1000 ha2017: 192 1000 ha2018: 174.2 1000 ha2019: 193.6 1000 ha2020: 209.7 1000 ha2021: 225.7 1000 ha2022: 241.7 1000 ha2023: 257.7 1000 ha2024: 257.7 1000 ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for temporary fallow — area in Colombia is 257.72 1000 ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

The figure is up 283.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Colombia peaked at 257.72 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46 1000 ha, in 2013.

That places Colombia 64th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 112 1000 ha 66 1000 ha 160 1000 ha 9
2010s 117.05 1000 ha 46 1000 ha 193.64 1000 ha 10
2020s 238.49 1000 ha 209.66 1000 ha 257.72 1000 ha 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Colombia?
Temporary fallow — area in Colombia was 257.72 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 257.72 1000 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 46 1000 ha in 2013.
How does Colombia rank for temporary fallow — area?
Colombia ranks 64th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 283.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Colombia 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
Last refreshed

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