Temporary fallow β€” Area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

Small Island Developing States (SIDS): Temporary fallow β€” Area was 2,289 1000 ha in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
2,289 1000 ha
Change on year
down 5.8%
Rank
29th
of 36 groups
All-time high
2,430 1000 ha
in 2023
All-time low
1,322 1000 ha
in 2002
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow β€” Area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), 2001–2024

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2001201220242001: 1.4k 1000 ha2002: 1.3k 1000 ha2003: 1.4k 1000 ha2004: 1.4k 1000 ha2005: 1.5k 1000 ha2006: 1.5k 1000 ha2007: 1.6k 1000 ha2008: 1.6k 1000 ha2009: 1.6k 1000 ha2010: 1.5k 1000 ha2011: 1.5k 1000 ha2012: 1.7k 1000 ha2013: 1.8k 1000 ha2014: 1.7k 1000 ha2015: 1.7k 1000 ha2016: 1.7k 1000 ha2017: 1.7k 1000 ha2018: 1.9k 1000 ha2019: 1.9k 1000 ha2020: 2.1k 1000 ha2021: 2.1k 1000 ha2022: 2.3k 1000 ha2023: 2.4k 1000 ha2024: 2.3k 1000 ha

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for temporary fallow β€” area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is 2,289 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 33.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow β€” area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) peaked at 2,430 1000 ha in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,322 1000 ha, in 2002.

That places Small Island Developing States (SIDS) 29th out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,468 1000 ha 1,322 1000 ha 1,604 1000 ha 9
2010s 1,712 1000 ha 1,509 1000 ha 1,912 1000 ha 10
2020s 2,244 1000 ha 2,073 1000 ha 2,430 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

  1. 26 Cuba 1,950 1000 ha compare
  2. 27 Democratic Republic of the Congo 1,847 1000 ha compare
  3. 28 Syrian Arab Republic 1,682 1000 ha compare
  4. 29 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) 1,636 1000 ha compare
  5. 30 Morocco 1,508 1000 ha compare
  6. 31 Tunisia 1,300 1000 ha compare
  7. 32 Uganda 978.89 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 261 places β†’

More environment data for Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow β€” area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
Temporary fallow β€” area in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was 2,289 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow β€” area recorded in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
The highest recorded value was 2,430 1000 ha in 2023.
What is the lowest temporary fallow β€” area recorded in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
The lowest recorded value was 1,322 1000 ha in 2002.
How does Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rank for temporary fallow β€” area?
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ranks 29th out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow β€” area rising or falling in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Small Island Developing States (SIDS) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Temporary fallow β€” Area. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Temporary fallow β€” 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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