Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs): Lentils, dry — Area harvested was 578,373 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
578,373 ha
Change on year
up 19.4%
Rank
6th
of 24 groups
All-time high
679,544 ha
in 2017
All-time low
68,000 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) recorded 578,373 ha for lentils, dry — area harvested in 2024.

That represents a change of up 19.4% on the previous year and up 82.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lentils, dry — area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) peaked at 679,544 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 68,000 ha, in 1961.

That places Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) 6th out of 24 groups 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.

Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), year by year

Annual values for Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 68,000 ha —
1962 70,000 ha +2.9%
1963 72,000 ha +2.9%
1964 73,000 ha +1.4%
1965 74,000 ha +1.4%
1966 75,000 ha +1.4%
1967 76,000 ha +1.3%
1968 77,000 ha +1.3%
1969 78,000 ha +1.3%
1970 79,000 ha +1.3%
1971 80,000 ha +1.3%
1972 82,000 ha +2.5%
1973 84,000 ha +2.4%
1974 86,000 ha +2.4%
1975 88,000 ha +2.3%
1976 90,000 ha +2.3%
1977 93,000 ha +3.3%
1978 95,000 ha +2.2%
1979 96,000 ha +1.1%
1980 98,000 ha +2.1%
1981 100,000 ha +2.0%
1982 103,000 ha +3.0%
1983 115,000 ha +11.7%
1984 106,000 ha -7.8%
1985 98,560 ha -7.0%
1986 103,260 ha +4.8%
1987 107,310 ha +3.9%
1988 112,860 ha +5.2%
1989 120,360 ha +6.6%
1990 122,970 ha +2.2%
1991 120,590 ha -1.9%
1992 148,940 ha +23.5%
1993 237,910 ha +59.7%
1994 248,502 ha +4.5%
1995 238,297 ha -4.1%
1996 268,887 ha +12.8%
1997 236,984 ha -11.9%
1998 257,359 ha +8.6%
1999 269,895 ha +4.9%
2000 283,981 ha +5.2%
2001 302,126 ha +6.4%
2002 269,048 ha -10.9%
2003 264,566 ha -1.7%
2004 268,907 ha +1.6%
2005 295,463 ha +9.9%
2006 297,265 ha +0.6%
2007 317,357 ha +6.8%
2008 315,790 ha -0.5%
2009 294,220 ha -6.8%
2010 271,660 ha -7.7%
2011 328,376 ha +20.9%
2012 340,675 ha +3.7%
2013 343,051 ha +0.7%
2014 316,704 ha -7.7%
2015 347,547 ha +9.7%
2016 427,608 ha +23.0%
2017 679,544 ha +58.9%
2018 627,033 ha -7.7%
2019 442,515 ha -29.4%
2020 386,496 ha -12.7%
2021 377,047 ha -2.4%
2022 429,574 ha +13.9%
2023 484,299 ha +12.7%
2024 578,373 ha +19.4%

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Lentils, dry — Area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
1993 +59.7% 148,940 ha 237,910 ha
2017 +58.9% 427,608 ha 679,544 ha
2019 -29.4% 627,033 ha 442,515 ha

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 73,667 ha 68,000 ha 78,000 ha 9
1970s 87,300 ha 79,000 ha 96,000 ha 10
1980s 106,435 ha 98,000 ha 120,360 ha 10
1990s 215,033 ha 120,590 ha 269,895 ha 10
2000s 290,872 ha 264,566 ha 317,357 ha 10
2010s 412,471 ha 271,660 ha 679,544 ha 10
2020s 451,158 ha 377,047 ha 578,373 ha 5

Countries ranked near Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)

  1. 3 Türkiye 242,195 ha compare
  2. 3 Australia and New Zealand 1.04 million ha compare
  3. 4 Australia 1.04 million ha compare
  4. 4 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 129,738 ha compare
  5. 5 Kazakhstan 350,728 ha compare
  6. 5 Syrian Arab Republic 89,150 ha compare
  7. 6 Russian Federation 236,771 ha compare
  8. 7 Nepal 145,984 ha compare
  9. 8 Bangladesh 124,892 ha compare
  10. 9 Ethiopia 77,009 ha compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lentils, dry — area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
Lentils, dry — area harvested in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) was 578,373 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 679,544 ha in 2017.
What is the lowest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 68,000 ha in 1961.
How does Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) rank for lentils, dry — area harvested?
Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) ranks 6th out of 24 groups with data for 2024.
Is lentils, dry — area harvested rising or falling in Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 82.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Land Locked Developing Countries (LLDCs) 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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