Temporary fallow — Area in Lesotho

Lesotho: Temporary fallow — Area was 122.09 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
122.09 1000 ha
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
91st
of 225 countries
All-time high
257 1000 ha
in 2020
All-time low
26 1000 ha
in 2021
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Lesotho, 2001–2024

501001502002502001201220242001: 77.7 1000 ha2002: 77.8 1000 ha2003: 77.9 1000 ha2004: 77.9 1000 ha2005: 78 1000 ha2006: 50 1000 ha2007: 60 1000 ha2008: 50 1000 ha2009: 53 1000 ha2010: 78 1000 ha2011: 69 1000 ha2012: 137 1000 ha2013: 73.6 1000 ha2014: 68.3 1000 ha2015: 46 1000 ha2016: 246 1000 ha2017: 155.4 1000 ha2018: 152.3 1000 ha2019: 75 1000 ha2020: 257 1000 ha2021: 26 1000 ha2022: 74 1000 ha2023: 122.1 1000 ha2024: 122.1 1000 ha

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

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 122.09 1000 ha for temporary fallow — area in 2024.

The figure is up 78.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Lesotho peaked at 257 1000 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 26 1000 ha, in 2021.

That places Lesotho 91st 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 66.92 1000 ha 50 1000 ha 78 1000 ha 9
2010s 110.06 1000 ha 46 1000 ha 246 1000 ha 10
2020s 120.24 1000 ha 26 1000 ha 257 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 88 Portugal 140.62 1000 ha compare
  2. 89 Gambia 127 1000 ha compare
  3. 90 Somalia 123.04 1000 ha compare
  4. 92 Liberia 121.49 1000 ha compare
  5. 93 Poland 121 1000 ha compare
  6. 94 Dominican Republic 116.75 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Lesotho?
Temporary fallow — area in Lesotho was 122.09 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 257 1000 ha in 2020.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 26 1000 ha in 2021.
How does Lesotho rank for temporary fallow — area?
Lesotho ranks 91st out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 78.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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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