Lentils, dry — Area harvested in United States of America

United States of America: Lentils, dry — Area harvested was 365,440 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
365,440 ha
Change on year
up 72.7%
Rank
8th
of 24 groups
All-time high
413,590 ha
in 2017
All-time low
14,973 ha
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lentils, dry — Area harvested in United States of America, 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 United States of America is 365,440 ha, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 72.7% on the previous year and up 248.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lentils, dry — area harvested in United States of America peaked at 413,590 ha in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14,973 ha, in 1961.

United States of America ranks 8th of 24 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Lentils, dry — Area harvested in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Lentils, dry — Area harvested in United States of America, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 14,973 ha
1962 23,067 ha +54.1%
1963 23,876 ha +3.5%
1964 29,946 ha +25.4%
1965 21,448 ha -28.4%
1966 26,709 ha +24.5%
1967 24,685 ha -7.6%
1968 25,000 ha +1.3%
1969 27,700 ha +10.8%
1970 32,667 ha +17.9%
1971 36,900 ha +13.0%
1972 33,000 ha -10.6%
1973 45,300 ha +37.3%
1974 38,000 ha -16.1%
1975 40,600 ha +6.8%
1976 35,700 ha -12.1%
1977 48,000 ha +34.5%
1978 53,560 ha +11.6%
1979 63,984 ha +19.5%
1980 92,144 ha +44.0%
1981 78,100 ha -15.2%
1982 74,060 ha -5.2%
1983 40,870 ha -44.8%
1984 29,060 ha -28.9%
1985 44,320 ha +52.5%
1986 65,240 ha +47.2%
1987 57,460 ha -11.9%
1988 28,730 ha -50.0%
1989 37,230 ha +29.6%
1990 42,090 ha +13.1%
1991 48,970 ha +16.3%
1992 50,990 ha +4.1%
1993 57,860 ha +13.5%
1994 72,030 ha +24.5%
1995 66,000 ha -8.4%
1996 56,660 ha -14.2%
1997 69,610 ha +22.9%
1998 64,140 ha -7.9%
1999 70,620 ha +10.1%
2000 86,604 ha +22.6%
2001 79,724 ha -7.9%
2002 87,008 ha +9.1%
2003 95,912 ha +10.2%
2004 133,143 ha +38.8%
2005 177,659 ha +33.4%
2006 164,709 ha -7.3%
2007 119,384 ha -27.5%
2008 105,624 ha -11.5%
2009 164,302 ha +55.6%
2010 256,571 ha +56.2%
2011 166,326 ha -35.2%
2012 182,110 ha +9.5%
2013 140,430 ha -22.9%
2014 104,810 ha -25.4%
2015 192,630 ha +83.8%
2016 366,240 ha +90.1%
2017 413,590 ha +12.9%
2018 290,560 ha -29.7%
2019 174,420 ha -40.0%
2020 206,390 ha +18.3%
2021 233,510 ha +13.1%
2022 250,500 ha +7.3%
2023 211,650 ha -15.5%
2024 365,440 ha +72.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 24,156 ha 14,973 ha 29,946 ha 9
1970s 42,771 ha 32,667 ha 63,984 ha 10
1980s 54,721 ha 28,730 ha 92,144 ha 10
1990s 59,897 ha 42,090 ha 72,030 ha 10
2000s 121,407 ha 79,724 ha 177,659 ha 10
2010s 228,769 ha 104,810 ha 413,590 ha 10
2020s 253,498 ha 206,390 ha 365,440 ha 5

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 5 Kazakhstan 350,728 ha compare
  2. 5 Syrian Arab Republic 89,150 ha compare
  3. 6 Russian Federation 236,771 ha compare
  4. 7 Nepal 145,984 ha compare
  5. 8 Bangladesh 124,892 ha compare
  6. 9 Ethiopia 77,009 ha compare
  7. 10 China 65,114 ha compare
  8. 10 China, mainland 65,114 ha compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is lentils, dry — area harvested in United States of America?
Lentils, dry — area harvested in United States of America was 365,440 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 413,590 ha in 2017.
What is the lowest lentils, dry — area harvested recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 14,973 ha in 1961.
How does United States of America rank for lentils, dry — area harvested?
United States of America ranks 8th out of 24 groups with data for 2024.
Is lentils, dry — area harvested rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 248.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States of America 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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