Lentils, dry — Production in United States of America

United States of America: Lentils, dry — Production was 410,460 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
410,460 t
Change on year
up 58.8%
Rank
10th
of 24 groups
All-time high
580,330 t
in 2016
All-time low
10,160 t
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Lentils, dry — Production in United States of America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, lentils, dry — production in United States of America stood at 410,460 t.

That represents a change of up 58.8% on the previous year and up 162.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, lentils, dry — production in United States of America peaked at 580,330 t in 2016 and was at its lowest, 10,160 t, in 1961.

United States of America ranks 10th 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 — Production in United States of America, year by year

Annual values for Lentils, dry — Production in United States of America, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 10,160 t
1962 24,811 t +144.2%
1963 26,626 t +7.3%
1964 36,922 t +38.7%
1965 26,444 t -28.4%
1966 28,486 t +7.7%
1967 29,030 t +1.9%
1968 31,978 t +10.2%
1969 36,196 t +13.2%
1970 32,670 t -9.7%
1971 38,494 t +17.8%
1972 39,517 t +2.7%
1973 35,672 t -9.7%
1974 44,400 t +24.5%
1975 49,720 t +12.0%
1976 43,450 t -12.6%
1977 13,760 t -68.3%
1978 59,950 t +335.7%
1979 64,770 t +8.0%
1980 97,820 t +51.0%
1981 89,546 t -8.5%
1982 71,088 t -20.6%
1983 42,605 t -40.1%
1984 27,016 t -36.6%
1985 37,360 t +38.3%
1986 81,000 t +116.8%
1987 81,370 t +0.5%
1988 40,550 t -50.2%
1989 52,660 t +29.9%
1990 41,050 t -22.0%
1991 76,160 t +85.5%
1992 69,440 t -8.8%
1993 93,200 t +34.2%
1994 96,000 t +3.0%
1995 100,880 t +5.1%
1996 60,460 t -40.1%
1997 108,450 t +79.4%
1998 87,900 t -18.9%
1999 108,270 t +23.2%
2000 137,393 t +26.9%
2001 131,451 t -4.3%
2002 116,619 t -11.3%
2003 110,767 t -5.0%
2004 189,692 t +71.3%
2005 238,000 t +25.5%
2006 147,145 t -38.2%
2007 165,561 t +12.5%
2008 108,545 t -34.4%
2009 265,079 t +144.2%
2010 392,675 t +48.1%
2011 214,640 t -45.3%
2012 240,490 t +12.0%
2013 227,660 t -5.3%
2014 156,310 t -31.3%
2015 239,320 t +53.1%
2016 580,330 t +142.5%
2017 339,380 t -41.5%
2018 381,380 t +12.4%
2019 244,400 t -35.9%
2020 335,570 t +37.3%
2021 157,390 t -53.1%
2022 256,280 t +62.8%
2023 258,410 t +0.8%
2024 410,460 t +58.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 27,850 t 10,160 t 36,922 t 9
1970s 42,240 t 13,760 t 64,770 t 10
1980s 62,102 t 27,016 t 97,820 t 10
1990s 84,181 t 41,050 t 108,450 t 10
2000s 161,025 t 108,545 t 265,079 t 10
2010s 301,658 t 156,310 t 580,330 t 10
2020s 283,622 t 157,390 t 410,460 t 5

Countries ranked near United States of America

  1. 7 Bangladesh 184,819 t compare
  2. 8 China 167,596 t compare
  3. 8 China, mainland 167,596 t compare
  4. 10 Nepal 152,936 t compare
  5. 11 Ethiopia 105,568 t compare
  6. 12 France 39,994 t compare
  7. 13 USSR 35,000 t compare

See the full ranking of 89 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is lentils, dry — production in United States of America?
Lentils, dry — production in United States of America was 410,460 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest lentils, dry — production recorded in United States of America?
The highest recorded value was 580,330 t in 2016.
What is the lowest lentils, dry — production recorded in United States of America?
The lowest recorded value was 10,160 t in 1961.
How does United States of America rank for lentils, dry — production?
United States of America ranks 10th out of 24 groups with data for 2024.
Is lentils, dry — production rising or falling in United States of America?
Over the last ten years it is up 162.6%. 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Lentils, dry — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
89 places, 4,592 data points, 1961–2024
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