Peas, dry — Area harvested in Northern America

Northern America: Peas, dry — Area harvested was 1.66 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.66 million ha
Change on year
up 5.3%
Rank
5th
of 27 groups
All-time high
2.22 million ha
in 2016
All-time low
89,434 ha
in 1976
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Peas, dry — Area harvested in Northern America, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

In 2024, peas, dry — area harvested in Northern America stood at 1.66 million ha.

The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and down 15.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, peas, dry — area harvested in Northern America peaked at 2.22 million ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 89,434 ha, in 1976.

That places Northern America 5th out of 27 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.

Peas, dry — Area harvested in Northern America, year by year

Annual values for Peas, dry — Area harvested in Northern America, 1961 to 2024.
Year ha Change
1961 162,802 ha
1962 158,837 ha -2.4%
1963 149,004 ha -6.2%
1964 137,955 ha -7.4%
1965 118,801 ha -13.9%
1966 128,809 ha +8.4%
1967 119,866 ha -6.9%
1968 121,364 ha +1.2%
1969 157,664 ha +29.9%
1970 159,768 ha +1.3%
1971 134,556 ha -15.8%
1972 97,406 ha -27.6%
1973 112,298 ha +15.3%
1974 149,934 ha +33.5%
1975 138,043 ha -7.9%
1976 89,434 ha -35.2%
1977 137,998 ha +54.3%
1978 148,059 ha +7.3%
1979 117,252 ha -20.8%
1980 122,600 ha +4.6%
1981 123,800 ha +1.0%
1982 174,500 ha +41.0%
1983 151,300 ha -13.3%
1984 168,800 ha +11.6%
1985 149,200 ha -11.6%
1986 216,600 ha +45.2%
1987 315,200 ha +45.5%
1988 343,540 ha +9.0%
1989 224,150 ha -34.8%
1990 192,400 ha -14.2%
1991 274,080 ha +42.5%
1992 325,250 ha +18.7%
1993 530,330 ha +63.1%
1994 737,560 ha +39.1%
1995 872,730 ha +18.3%
1996 605,870 ha -30.6%
1997 962,820 ha +58.9%
1998 1.21 million ha +25.3%
1999 939,510 ha -22.1%
2000 1.29 million ha +37.4%
2001 2.12 million ha +64.4%
2002 1.09 million ha -48.4%
2003 1.28 million ha +17.1%
2004 1.45 million ha +13.0%
2005 1.58 million ha +8.8%
2006 1.59 million ha +0.7%
2007 1.77 million ha +11.5%
2008 1.92 million ha +8.4%
2009 1.83 million ha -4.8%
2010 1.68 million ha -8.2%
2011 1.11 million ha -33.6%
2012 1.73 million ha +55.2%
2013 1.66 million ha -3.6%
2014 1.97 million ha +18.4%
2015 1.93 million ha -1.9%
2016 2.22 million ha +14.6%
2017 2.07 million ha -6.7%
2018 1.76 million ha -15.0%
2019 2.14 million ha +21.5%
2020 2.08 million ha -2.8%
2021 1.87 million ha -10.1%
2022 1.71 million ha -8.5%
2023 1.58 million ha -7.6%
2024 1.66 million ha +5.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 139,456 ha 118,801 ha 162,802 ha 9
1970s 128,475 ha 89,434 ha 159,768 ha 10
1980s 198,969 ha 122,600 ha 343,540 ha 10
1990s 664,713 ha 192,400 ha 1.21 million ha 10
2000s 1.59 million ha 1.09 million ha 2.12 million ha 10
2010s 1.83 million ha 1.11 million ha 2.22 million ha 10
2020s 1.78 million ha 1.58 million ha 2.08 million ha 5

Countries ranked near Northern America

  1. 2 Russian Federation 1.47 million ha compare
  2. 3 Canada 1.28 million ha compare
  3. 4 China 933,395 ha compare
  4. 4 China, mainland 933,395 ha compare
  5. 6 India 771,985 ha compare
  6. 7 Ethiopia 215,377 ha compare
  7. 8 Ukraine 210,400 ha compare

See the full ranking of 137 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is peas, dry — area harvested in Northern America?
Peas, dry — area harvested in Northern America was 1.66 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest peas, dry — area harvested recorded in Northern America?
The highest recorded value was 2.22 million ha in 2016.
What is the lowest peas, dry — area harvested recorded in Northern America?
The lowest recorded value was 89,434 ha in 1976.
How does Northern America rank for peas, dry — area harvested?
Northern America ranks 5th out of 27 groups with data for 2024.
Is peas, dry — area harvested rising or falling in Northern America?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern America data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Peas, dry — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Peas, dry — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
137 places, 7,165 data points, 1961–2024
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