Lentils, dry — Gross Production Index Number in France
France: Lentils, dry — Gross Production Index Number was 176.2 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Index Number in France, 1961–2017
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
Analysis
In 2017, lentils, dry — gross production index number in France stood at 176.2. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
That represents a change of up 67.3% on the previous year and up 307.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, lentils, dry — gross production index number in France peaked at 176.2 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 14.3, in 1992.
That places France 12th out of 50 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Lentils, dry — Gross Production Index Number in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42.78 | — |
| 1962 | 27.8 | -35.0% |
| 1963 | 37.14 | +33.6% |
| 1964 | 37.1 | -0.1% |
| 1965 | 65.34 | +76.1% |
| 1966 | 104.46 | +59.9% |
| 1967 | 51.37 | -50.8% |
| 1968 | 30.35 | -40.9% |
| 1969 | 28.55 | -5.9% |
| 1970 | 60.89 | +113.3% |
| 1971 | 57.85 | -5.0% |
| 1972 | 39.96 | -30.9% |
| 1973 | 29.52 | -26.1% |
| 1974 | 36.87 | +24.9% |
| 1975 | 79.87 | +116.6% |
| 1976 | 39.43 | -50.6% |
| 1977 | 64.49 | +63.6% |
| 1978 | 64.76 | +0.4% |
| 1979 | 84.59 | +30.6% |
| 1980 | 64.62 | -23.6% |
| 1981 | 48.9 | -24.3% |
| 1982 | 46.7 | -4.5% |
| 1983 | 70.49 | +50.9% |
| 1984 | 88.11 | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 72.25 | -18.0% |
| 1986 | 64.76 | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 59.04 | -8.8% |
| 1988 | 22.03 | -62.7% |
| 1989 | 29.52 | +34.0% |
| 1990 | 31.38 | +6.3% |
| 1991 | 26.63 | -15.1% |
| 1992 | 14.3 | -46.3% |
| 1993 | 26.19 | +83.1% |
| 1994 | 25.98 | -0.8% |
| 1995 | 34.53 | +32.9% |
| 1996 | 32.88 | -4.8% |
| 1997 | 25.35 | -22.9% |
| 1998 | 25.12 | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 34.44 | +37.1% |
| 2000 | 52.31 | +51.9% |
| 2001 | 27.66 | -47.1% |
| 2002 | 35.32 | +27.7% |
| 2003 | 39.77 | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 35.48 | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 68.47 | +93.0% |
| 2006 | 61.76 | -9.8% |
| 2007 | 43.29 | -29.9% |
| 2008 | 35.06 | -19.0% |
| 2009 | 57.43 | +63.8% |
| 2010 | 86.11 | +49.9% |
| 2011 | 102.84 | +19.4% |
| 2012 | 111 | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 100.42 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 97.07 | -3.3% |
| 2015 | 97.63 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 105.3 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | 176.2 | +67.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47.21 | 27.8 | 104.46 | 9 |
| 1970s | 55.82 | 29.52 | 84.59 | 10 |
| 1980s | 56.64 | 22.03 | 88.11 | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.68 | 14.3 | 34.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.66 | 27.66 | 68.47 | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.57 | 86.11 | 176.2 | 8 |
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- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 687.36 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.033 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- Share of GDP from agriculture 1.4% (2025)
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- Agricultural raw materials exports 1.0% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.1% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is lentils, dry — gross production index number in France?
- Lentils, dry — gross production index number in France was 176.2 in 2017, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest lentils, dry — gross production index number recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 176.2 in 2017.
- What is the lowest lentils, dry — gross production index number recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.3 in 1992.
- How does France rank for lentils, dry — gross production index number?
- France ranks 12th out of 50 countries with data for 2017.
- Is lentils, dry — gross production index number rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 307.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Lentils, dry — Gross Production Index Number (2014-2016 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The FAO indices of agricultural production show the relative level of the aggregate volume of agricultural production for each year in comparison with the base period 2014-2016. Indices for meat production are computed based on data on production from indigenous animals.