Temporary fallow — Area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Temporary fallow — Area was 616.05 1000 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
616.05 1000 ha
Change on year
up 97.9%
World rank
32nd
of 208 countries
All-time high
616.05 1000 ha
in 2024
All-time low
29 1000 ha
in 2003
Years of data
24
2001–2024

Temporary fallow — Area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2001–2024

02004006002001201220242001: 43 1000 ha2002: 33 1000 ha2003: 29 1000 ha2004: 29 1000 ha2005: 140 1000 ha2006: 197 1000 ha2007: 165 1000 ha2008: 175 1000 ha2009: 244 1000 ha2010: 174 1000 ha2011: 156 1000 ha2012: 153 1000 ha2013: 255.4 1000 ha2014: 160.2 1000 ha2015: 214 1000 ha2016: 261.7 1000 ha2017: 241.4 1000 ha2018: 265 1000 ha2019: 224.3 1000 ha2020: 362 1000 ha2021: 264.9 1000 ha2022: 273.7 1000 ha2023: 311.3 1000 ha2024: 616.1 1000 ha

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

Analysis

In 2024, temporary fallow — area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 616.05 1000 ha. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 97.9% on the previous year and up 284.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, temporary fallow — area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 616.05 1000 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 29 1000 ha, in 2003.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 32nd out of 208 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.

Temporary fallow — Area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Temporary fallow — Area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2001 to 2024.
Year 1000 ha Change
2001 43 1000 ha
2002 33 1000 ha -23.3%
2003 29 1000 ha -12.1%
2004 29 1000 ha +0.0%
2005 140 1000 ha +382.8%
2006 197 1000 ha +40.7%
2007 165 1000 ha -16.2%
2008 175 1000 ha +6.1%
2009 244 1000 ha +39.4%
2010 174 1000 ha -28.7%
2011 156 1000 ha -10.3%
2012 153 1000 ha -1.9%
2013 255.4 1000 ha +66.9%
2014 160.2 1000 ha -37.3%
2015 214 1000 ha +33.6%
2016 261.74 1000 ha +22.3%
2017 241.36 1000 ha -7.8%
2018 264.96 1000 ha +9.8%
2019 224.26 1000 ha -15.4%
2020 361.98 1000 ha +61.4%
2021 264.9 1000 ha -26.8%
2022 273.7 1000 ha +3.3%
2023 311.3 1000 ha +13.7%
2024 616.05 1000 ha +97.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 117.22 1000 ha 29 1000 ha 244 1000 ha 9
2010s 210.49 1000 ha 153 1000 ha 264.96 1000 ha 10
2020s 365.59 1000 ha 264.9 1000 ha 616.05 1000 ha 5

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  4. 31 Cabo Verde 8.1 1000 ha compare
  5. 31 Cameroon 693.51 1000 ha compare
  6. 33 Chad 592.84 1000 ha compare
  7. 34 Senegal 591.23 1000 ha compare
  8. 35 Ghana 526.83 1000 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is temporary fallow — area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Temporary fallow — area in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 616.05 1000 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest temporary fallow — area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 616.05 1000 ha in 2024.
What is the lowest temporary fallow — area recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 29 1000 ha in 2003.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for temporary fallow — area?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 32nd out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
Is temporary fallow — area rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 284.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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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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