Temporary fallow — Area in Southern Asia

Southern Asia: Temporary fallow — Area was 50,000 1000 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
50,000 1000 ha
Change on year
up 2.8%
Rank
3rd
of 36 groups
All-time high
58,989 1000 ha
in 2003
All-time low
46,726 1000 ha
in 2009
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in Southern Asia, 2001–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k2001201220242001: 51.2k 1000 ha2002: 52.0k 1000 ha2003: 59.0k 1000 ha2004: 50.0k 1000 ha2005: 49.9k 1000 ha2006: 49.3k 1000 ha2007: 49.4k 1000 ha2008: 47.7k 1000 ha2009: 46.7k 1000 ha2010: 49.3k 1000 ha2011: 48.2k 1000 ha2012: 49.2k 1000 ha2013: 49.9k 1000 ha2014: 48.0k 1000 ha2015: 49.3k 1000 ha2016: 50.4k 1000 ha2017: 51.3k 1000 ha2018: 52.3k 1000 ha2019: 50.9k 1000 ha2020: 48.9k 1000 ha2021: 49.0k 1000 ha2022: 49.0k 1000 ha2023: 48.6k 1000 ha2024: 50.0k 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 Southern Asia is 50,000 1000 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 4.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in Southern Asia peaked at 58,989 1000 ha in 2003 and was at its lowest, 46,726 1000 ha, in 2009.

That places Southern Asia 3rd out of 36 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 50,571 1000 ha 46,726 1000 ha 58,989 1000 ha 9
2010s 49,884 1000 ha 47,962 1000 ha 52,285 1000 ha 10
2020s 49,118 1000 ha 48,622 1000 ha 50,000 1000 ha 5

Countries ranked near Southern Asia

  1. 1 OECD 26,866 1000 ha compare
  2. 2 India 26,070 1000 ha compare
  3. 3 Pakistan 14,560 1000 ha compare
  4. 4 China 12,186 1000 ha compare
  5. 5 China, mainland 12,132 1000 ha compare
  6. 6 Russian Federation 10,544 1000 ha compare

See the full ranking of 261 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in Southern Asia?
Temporary fallow — area in Southern Asia was 50,000 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in Southern Asia?
The highest recorded value was 58,989 1000 ha in 2003.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in Southern Asia?
The lowest recorded value was 46,726 1000 ha in 2009.
How does Southern Asia rank for temporary fallow — area?
Southern Asia ranks 3rd out of 36 groups with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in Southern Asia?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Southern Asia 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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