Pigeon peas, dry — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Pigeon peas, dry — Area harvested was 1.08 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.08 million ha
Change on year
down 20.0%
Rank
3rd
of 13 groups
All-time high
1.62 million ha
in 2013
All-time low
267,396 ha
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Pigeon peas, dry — Area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

500.0k1.0M1.5M196119922024

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

Analysis

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) recorded 1.08 million ha for pigeon peas, dry — area harvested in 2024.

The figure is down 20.0% on the previous year and down 32.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pigeon peas, dry — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 1.62 million ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 267,396 ha, in 1962.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 315,388 ha 267,396 ha 353,607 ha 9
1970s 355,108 ha 322,549 ha 389,561 ha 10
1980s 384,873 ha 303,306 ha 561,424 ha 10
1990s 727,720 ha 552,163 ha 856,315 ha 10
2000s 1.20 million ha 960,380 ha 1.31 million ha 10
2010s 1.43 million ha 1.08 million ha 1.62 million ha 10
2020s 1.18 million ha 1.08 million ha 1.35 million ha 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 India 4.20 million ha compare
  2. 2 Myanmar 347,927 ha compare
  3. 3 Malawi 263,902 ha compare
  4. 4 Kenya 143,645 ha compare
  5. 5 Uganda 40,117 ha compare
  6. 6 Dominican Republic 24,232 ha compare

See the full ranking of 43 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pigeon peas, dry — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Pigeon peas, dry — area harvested in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 1.08 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest pigeon peas, dry — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 1.62 million ha in 2013.
What is the lowest pigeon peas, dry — area harvested recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 267,396 ha in 1962.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for pigeon peas, dry — area harvested?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 3rd out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
Is pigeon peas, dry — area harvested rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
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 Pigeon peas, dry — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pigeon 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
43 places, 2,467 data points, 1961–2024
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