Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Australia
Australia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 3.29 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Australia, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Australia stood at 3.29 million ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 37.9% on the previous year and up 112.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Australia peaked at 3.29 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 21,695 ha, in 1964.
Australia ranks 8th of 223 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Australia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 26,177 ha | — |
| 1962 | 25,498 ha | -2.6% |
| 1963 | 24,167 ha | -5.2% |
| 1964 | 21,695 ha | -10.2% |
| 1965 | 24,112 ha | +11.1% |
| 1966 | 26,707 ha | +10.8% |
| 1967 | 24,964 ha | -6.5% |
| 1968 | 32,248 ha | +29.2% |
| 1969 | 42,568 ha | +32.0% |
| 1970 | 50,826 ha | +19.4% |
| 1971 | 81,221 ha | +59.8% |
| 1972 | 78,561 ha | -3.3% |
| 1973 | 90,714 ha | +15.5% |
| 1974 | 147,352 ha | +62.4% |
| 1975 | 172,012 ha | +16.7% |
| 1976 | 154,865 ha | -10.0% |
| 1977 | 127,980 ha | -17.4% |
| 1978 | 119,785 ha | -6.4% |
| 1979 | 167,665 ha | +40.0% |
| 1980 | 189,152 ha | +12.8% |
| 1981 | 267,347 ha | +41.3% |
| 1982 | 324,427 ha | +21.4% |
| 1983 | 520,202 ha | +60.3% |
| 1984 | 811,942 ha | +56.1% |
| 1985 | 889,530 ha | +9.6% |
| 1986 | 1.24 million ha | +39.3% |
| 1987 | 1.62 million ha | +30.4% |
| 1988 | 1.48 million ha | -8.2% |
| 1989 | 1.32 million ha | -10.9% |
| 1990 | 1.39 million ha | +5.3% |
| 1991 | 1.75 million ha | +25.3% |
| 1992 | 1.77 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 1.86 million ha | +4.7% |
| 1994 | 2.23 million ha | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 2.08 million ha | -6.5% |
| 1996 | 2.04 million ha | -2.0% |
| 1997 | 2.34 million ha | +14.9% |
| 1998 | 2.38 million ha | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 2.22 million ha | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 2.21 million ha | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 2.04 million ha | -7.8% |
| 2002 | 2.02 million ha | -1.0% |
| 2003 | 1.74 million ha | -13.9% |
| 2004 | 1.75 million ha | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 1.66 million ha | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 1.83 million ha | +9.9% |
| 2007 | 1.71 million ha | -6.2% |
| 2008 | 1.53 million ha | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 1.72 million ha | +12.2% |
| 2010 | 2.23 million ha | +29.7% |
| 2011 | 1.82 million ha | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 1.75 million ha | -3.8% |
| 2013 | 1.53 million ha | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 1.55 million ha | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 1.99 million ha | +28.4% |
| 2016 | 2.61 million ha | +31.1% |
| 2017 | 2.69 million ha | +3.1% |
| 2018 | 2.07 million ha | -23.0% |
| 2019 | 1.93 million ha | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 2.32 million ha | +20.3% |
| 2021 | 2.39 million ha | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 2.47 million ha | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 2.39 million ha | -3.1% |
| 2024 | 3.29 million ha | +37.9% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 3.29 million ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 173.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Australia's 3.29 million ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,940 ha, 173.9× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 27,571 ha | 21,695 ha | 42,568 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 119,098 ha | 50,826 ha | 172,012 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 866,637 ha | 189,152 ha | 1.62 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.01 million ha | 1.39 million ha | 2.38 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.82 million ha | 1.53 million ha | 2.21 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.02 million ha | 1.53 million ha | 2.69 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.57 million ha | 2.32 million ha | 3.29 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More agriculture & rural data for Australia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4449 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 1.16 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2372 % 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 12.7 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0227 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,476 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.5855 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Australia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Australia was 3.29 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.29 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 21,695 ha in 1964.
- How does Australia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Australia ranks 8th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 112.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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.