Temporary fallow — Area in Germany

Germany: Temporary fallow — Area was 502 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
502 1000 ha
Change on year
up 36.0%
World rank
48th
of 225 countries
All-time high
939 1000 ha
in 2003
All-time low
189 1000 ha
in 2014
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Germany, 2001–2024

2004006008001.0k2001201220242001: 850 1000 ha2002: 835 1000 ha2003: 939 1000 ha2004: 784 1000 ha2005: 794 1000 ha2006: 741 1000 ha2007: 648 1000 ha2008: 310 1000 ha2009: 246 1000 ha2010: 252 1000 ha2011: 229 1000 ha2012: 215 1000 ha2013: 199 1000 ha2014: 189 1000 ha2015: 310 1000 ha2016: 310 1000 ha2017: 318 1000 ha2018: 360 1000 ha2019: 350 1000 ha2020: 358 1000 ha2021: 367 1000 ha2022: 373 1000 ha2023: 369 1000 ha2024: 502 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 Germany is 502 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 36.0% on the previous year and up 165.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Germany peaked at 939 1000 ha in 2003 and was at its lowest, 189 1000 ha, in 2014.

That places Germany 48th 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 683 1000 ha 246 1000 ha 939 1000 ha 9
2010s 273.2 1000 ha 189 1000 ha 360 1000 ha 10
2020s 393.8 1000 ha 358 1000 ha 502 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 45 Guinea 520.13 1000 ha compare
  2. 46 Angola 510.88 1000 ha compare
  3. 47 France 510.2 1000 ha compare
  4. 49 Canada 499 1000 ha compare
  5. 50 Sudan 489 1000 ha compare
  6. 51 Bangladesh 480 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Germany?
Temporary fallow — area in Germany was 502 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 939 1000 ha in 2003.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 189 1000 ha in 2014.
How does Germany rank for temporary fallow — area?
Germany ranks 48th out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 165.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany 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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