Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Argentina
Argentina: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 786,108 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Argentina, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Argentina stood at 786,108 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 10.8% on the previous year and up 57.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Argentina peaked at 786,108 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 67,046 ha, in 1962.
Argentina ranks 33rd of 223 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Argentina, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 67,671 ha | — |
| 1962 | 67,046 ha | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 69,185 ha | +3.2% |
| 1964 | 71,133 ha | +2.8% |
| 1965 | 82,649 ha | +16.2% |
| 1966 | 70,706 ha | -14.5% |
| 1967 | 75,573 ha | +6.9% |
| 1968 | 76,484 ha | +1.2% |
| 1969 | 105,555 ha | +38.0% |
| 1970 | 88,310 ha | -16.3% |
| 1971 | 102,865 ha | +16.5% |
| 1972 | 94,195 ha | -8.4% |
| 1973 | 104,690 ha | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 135,430 ha | +29.4% |
| 1975 | 168,760 ha | +24.6% |
| 1976 | 178,364 ha | +5.7% |
| 1977 | 222,900 ha | +25.0% |
| 1978 | 238,975 ha | +7.2% |
| 1979 | 273,070 ha | +14.3% |
| 1980 | 252,820 ha | -7.4% |
| 1981 | 253,850 ha | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 256,190 ha | +0.9% |
| 1983 | 219,530 ha | -14.3% |
| 1984 | 209,575 ha | -4.5% |
| 1985 | 226,128 ha | +7.9% |
| 1986 | 258,780 ha | +14.4% |
| 1987 | 188,903 ha | -27.0% |
| 1988 | 212,705 ha | +12.6% |
| 1989 | 175,850 ha | -17.3% |
| 1990 | 259,450 ha | +47.5% |
| 1991 | 236,990 ha | -8.7% |
| 1992 | 229,510 ha | -3.2% |
| 1993 | 196,660 ha | -14.3% |
| 1994 | 208,450 ha | +6.0% |
| 1995 | 249,740 ha | +19.8% |
| 1996 | 263,080 ha | +5.3% |
| 1997 | 292,103 ha | +11.0% |
| 1998 | 301,810 ha | +3.3% |
| 1999 | 353,430 ha | +17.1% |
| 2000 | 295,100 ha | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 278,030 ha | -5.8% |
| 2002 | 279,740 ha | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 209,990 ha | -24.9% |
| 2004 | 150,162 ha | -28.5% |
| 2005 | 179,397 ha | +19.5% |
| 2006 | 288,940 ha | +61.1% |
| 2007 | 301,180 ha | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 310,930 ha | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 343,049 ha | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 370,854 ha | +8.1% |
| 2011 | 397,312 ha | +7.1% |
| 2012 | 466,773 ha | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 248,140 ha | -46.8% |
| 2014 | 500,057 ha | +101.5% |
| 2015 | 649,523 ha | +29.9% |
| 2016 | 499,100 ha | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 600,652 ha | +20.3% |
| 2018 | 577,296 ha | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 653,755 ha | +13.2% |
| 2020 | 714,506 ha | +9.3% |
| 2021 | 718,634 ha | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 771,865 ha | +7.4% |
| 2023 | 709,727 ha | -8.1% |
| 2024 | 786,108 ha | +10.8% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 786,108 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 38.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 786,108 ha is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,808 ha, 53.1× the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Argentina changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +101.5% | 248,140 ha | 500,057 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 76,222 ha | 67,046 ha | 105,555 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 160,756 ha | 88,310 ha | 273,070 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 225,433 ha | 175,850 ha | 258,780 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 259,122 ha | 196,660 ha | 353,430 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 263,652 ha | 150,162 ha | 343,049 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 496,346 ha | 248,140 ha | 653,755 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 740,168 ha | 709,727 ha | 786,108 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Argentina
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.01 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.6002 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 2.64 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0553 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 824.26 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6693 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Argentina?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Argentina was 786,108 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 786,108 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 67,046 ha in 1962.
- How does Argentina rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Argentina ranks 33rd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Pulses, Total — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.