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Uncropped arable land in England
Grassland and rough grazing · area in hectares, Defra June Survey
230,909hectares in 2021
118,846hectares in 1900
505,366peak, 2000
+94 %change 1900–2021
| Year | Hectares | Change on previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 230,909 | +54.6 % |
| 2010 | 149,316 | -70.5 % |
| 2000 | 505,366 | +374.8 % |
| 1990 | 106,436 | +116.5 % |
| 1980 | 49,154 | -46.4 % |
| 1970 | 91,746 | +26.2 % |
| 1960 | 72,697 | -29.0 % |
| 1950 | 102,421 | -14.9 % |
| 1940 | 120,331 | +2.4 % |
| 1930 | 117,552 | -47.8 % |
| 1920 | 225,034 | +62.0 % |
| 1910 | 138,910 | +16.9 % |
| 1900 | 118,846 | — |
Source: Defra, June Survey of Agriculture — England key results at ten-yearly intervals (Open Government Licence v3).