Lentils, dry β€” Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Lentils, dry β€” Area harvested was 403,801 ha in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
403,801 ha
Change on year
down 11.1%
Rank
8th
of 26 groups
All-time high
612,476 ha
in 1978
All-time low
358,365 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lentils, dry β€” Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 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 β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) is 403,801 ha, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 11.1% on the previous year and down 22.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lentils, dry β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 612,476 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 358,365 ha, in 1961.

That places Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) 8th out of 26 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 390,542 ha 358,365 ha 420,167 ha 9
1970s 542,042 ha 424,850 ha 612,476 ha 10
1980s 556,283 ha 530,851 ha 595,831 ha 10
1990s 558,715 ha 516,844 ha 598,199 ha 10
2000s 515,384 ha 453,981 ha 551,359 ha 10
2010s 527,151 ha 435,105 ha 579,307 ha 10
2020s 481,763 ha 403,801 ha 535,973 ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 5 Kazakhstan 350,728 ha compare
  2. 6 TΓΌrkiye 242,195 ha compare
  3. 7 Russian Federation 236,771 ha compare
  4. 8 Nepal 145,984 ha compare
  5. 9 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 129,738 ha compare
  6. 10 Bangladesh 124,892 ha compare
  7. 11 Syrian Arab Republic 89,150 ha compare

See the full ranking of 89 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is lentils, dry β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Lentils, dry β€” area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 403,801 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lentils, dry β€” area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 612,476 ha in 1978.
What is the lowest lentils, dry β€” area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 358,365 ha in 1961.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for lentils, dry β€” area harvested?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 8th out of 26 groups with data for 2024.
Is lentils, dry β€” area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lentils, dry β€” Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lentils, dry β€” 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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