China, mainland vs South America: Pulses, Total — Area harvested
Pulses, Total — Area harvested over time
- China, mainland
- South America
How they compare
South America currently reports 4.15 million ha against 2.62 million ha in China, mainland, a difference of 1.53 million ha.
That makes South America's figure about 1.6 times China, mainland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was China, mainland ahead.
China, mainland ranks 12th and South America ranks 15th of 223 countries.
Across the 7 decades both report, China, mainland averaged higher in 2 and South America in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China, mainland | South America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 8.69 million ha | 4.13 million ha | 4.56 million ha | China, mainland |
| 1970s | 6.01 million ha | 5.19 million ha | 815,048 ha | China, mainland |
| 1980s | 4.65 million ha | 6.30 million ha | 1.64 million ha | South America |
| 1990s | 3.09 million ha | 5.57 million ha | 2.47 million ha | South America |
| 2000s | 3.28 million ha | 4.90 million ha | 1.62 million ha | South America |
| 2010s | 2.60 million ha | 4.16 million ha | 1.56 million ha | South America |
| 2020s | 2.64 million ha | 4.08 million ha | 1.45 million ha | South America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pulses, total — area harvested, China, mainland or South America?
- South America, at 4.15 million ha against 2.62 million ha in China, mainland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in pulses, total — area harvested between China, mainland and South America?
- 1.53 million ha, with South America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China, mainland and South America?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do China, mainland and South America rank globally for pulses, total — area harvested?
- China, mainland ranks 12th and South America ranks 15th of 223 countries.
- 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.