Temporary fallow — Area in South Sudan

South Sudan: Temporary fallow — Area was 298.24 1000 ha in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
298.24 1000 ha
Change on year
up 7.1%
World rank
62nd
of 225 countries
All-time high
342.88 1000 ha
in 2012
All-time low
267.86 1000 ha
in 2021
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in South Sudan, 2012–2024

01002003002012201820242012: 342.9 1000 ha2013: 329.1 1000 ha2014: 318.1 1000 ha2015: 318.8 1000 ha2016: 314 1000 ha2017: 306.1 1000 ha2018: 300 1000 ha2019: 290.5 1000 ha2020: 284.2 1000 ha2021: 267.9 1000 ha2022: 267.9 1000 ha2023: 278.4 1000 ha2024: 298.2 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 South Sudan is 298.24 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 7.1% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in South Sudan peaked at 342.88 1000 ha in 2012 and was at its lowest, 267.86 1000 ha, in 2021.

That places South Sudan 62nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 314.93 1000 ha 290.5 1000 ha 342.88 1000 ha 8
2020s 279.31 1000 ha 267.86 1000 ha 298.24 1000 ha 5

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  5. 64 Colombia 257.72 1000 ha compare
  6. 65 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 256.71 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in South Sudan?
Temporary fallow — area in South Sudan was 298.24 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 342.88 1000 ha in 2012.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 267.86 1000 ha in 2021.
How does South Sudan rank for temporary fallow — area?
South Sudan ranks 62nd out of 225 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Sudan 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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