Temporary fallow — Area in French Guiana

French Guiana: Temporary fallow — Area was 4 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4 1000 ha
Change on year
down 11.1%
World rank
160th
of 225 countries
All-time high
4.5 1000 ha
in 2023
All-time low
0.4 1000 ha
in 2005
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in French Guiana, 2001–2024

0123452001201220242001: 1 1000 ha2002: 1 1000 ha2003: 2 1000 ha2004: 1 1000 ha2005: 0.4 1000 ha2006: 0.4 1000 ha2007: 0.4 1000 ha2008: 0.4 1000 ha2009: 0.4 1000 ha2010: 0.416 1000 ha2011: 1.4 1000 ha2012: 1.2 1000 ha2013: 1.7 1000 ha2014: 1.6 1000 ha2015: 1.5 1000 ha2016: 1.3 1000 ha2017: 1.3 1000 ha2018: 1.2 1000 ha2019: 1.1 1000 ha2020: 4.3 1000 ha2021: 4.3 1000 ha2022: 4.3 1000 ha2023: 4.5 1000 ha2024: 4 1000 ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, temporary fallow — area in French Guiana stood at 4 1000 ha.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.1% on the previous year and up 149.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in French Guiana peaked at 4.5 1000 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.4 1000 ha, in 2005.

That places French Guiana 160th out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.7778 1000 ha 0.4 1000 ha 2 1000 ha 9
2010s 1.28 1000 ha 0.416 1000 ha 1.7 1000 ha 10
2020s 4.28 1000 ha 4 1000 ha 4.5 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near French Guiana

  1. 157 Switzerland 4.89 1000 ha compare
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  3. 159 Sri Lanka 4.25 1000 ha compare
  4. 161 Trinidad and Tobago 3.62 1000 ha compare
  5. 162 Martinique 3.49 1000 ha compare
  6. 163 Kyrgyzstan 3.4 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in French Guiana?
Temporary fallow — area in French Guiana was 4 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in French Guiana?
The highest recorded value was 4.5 1000 ha in 2023.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in French Guiana?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4 1000 ha in 2005.
How does French Guiana rank for temporary fallow — area?
French Guiana ranks 160th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in French Guiana?
Over the last ten years it is up 149.4%. 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 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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