Central America vs Mexico: Pulses, Total — Area harvested
Pulses, Total — Area harvested over time
- Central America
- Mexico
How they compare
Central America currently reports 2.28 million ha against 1.52 million ha in Mexico, a difference of 756,380 ha.
That makes Central America's figure about 1.5 times Mexico's.
Across all 64 years both countries report, Central America has been ahead every year.
Central America ranks 21st and Mexico ranks 22nd of 30 groups.
Central America has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central America | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.41 million ha | 2.09 million ha | 321,047 ha | Central America |
| 1970s | 2.26 million ha | 1.90 million ha | 361,568 ha | Central America |
| 1980s | 2.34 million ha | 1.93 million ha | 409,356 ha | Central America |
| 1990s | 2.57 million ha | 2.04 million ha | 526,565 ha | Central America |
| 2000s | 2.47 million ha | 1.76 million ha | 712,787 ha | Central America |
| 2010s | 2.45 million ha | 1.65 million ha | 801,481 ha | Central America |
| 2020s | 2.25 million ha | 1.49 million ha | 755,899 ha | Central America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pulses, total — area harvested, Central America or Mexico?
- Central America, at 2.28 million ha against 1.52 million ha in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in pulses, total — area harvested between Central America and Mexico?
- 756,380 ha, with Central America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central America and Mexico?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do Central America and Mexico rank globally for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Central America ranks 21st and Mexico ranks 22nd of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as Pulses, Total — Area harvested. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.