Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Africa

Africa: Lentils, dry — Area harvested was 122,446 ha in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
122,446 ha
Change on year
down 11.7%
Rank
14th
of 24 groups
All-time high
208,155 ha
in 2017
All-time low
104,580 ha
in 1980
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Africa, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for lentils, dry — area harvested in Africa is 122,446 ha, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.7% on the previous year and down 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lentils, dry — area harvested in Africa peaked at 208,155 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 104,580 ha, in 1980.

That places Africa 14th out of 24 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 159,702 ha 146,025 ha 178,764 ha 9
1970s 171,418 ha 119,101 ha 205,180 ha 10
1980s 134,818 ha 104,580 ha 156,640 ha 10
1990s 121,745 ha 108,198 ha 151,555 ha 10
2000s 136,405 ha 115,681 ha 154,296 ha 10
2010s 179,650 ha 132,424 ha 208,155 ha 10
2020s 145,852 ha 122,446 ha 172,860 ha 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 12 Ethiopia PDR 48,100 ha compare
  2. 13 USSR 44,500 ha compare
  3. 14 Spain 36,504 ha compare
  4. 15 France 31,045 ha compare
  5. 16 Morocco 20,605 ha compare
  6. 17 Ukraine 17,700 ha compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lentils, dry — area harvested in Africa?
Lentils, dry — area harvested in Africa was 122,446 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in Africa?
The highest recorded value was 208,155 ha in 2017.
What is the lowest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 104,580 ha in 1980.
How does Africa rank for lentils, dry — area harvested?
Africa ranks 14th out of 24 groups with data for 2024.
Is lentils, dry — area harvested rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lentils, dry — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lentils, dry — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
89 places, 4,591 data points, 1961–2024
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