Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Belgium
Belgium: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 9,850 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Belgium, 2000–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 9,850 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
That represents a change of down 10.3% on the previous year and up 641.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Belgium peaked at 11,290 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,033 ha, in 2013.
Belgium ranks 155th of 223 countries 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.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Belgium, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,100 ha | — |
| 2001 | 2,000 ha | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 1,800 ha | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 2,349 ha | +30.5% |
| 2004 | 2,287 ha | -2.6% |
| 2005 | 2,188 ha | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 1,706 ha | -22.0% |
| 2007 | 1,421 ha | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 1,185 ha | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 1,460 ha | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 1,900 ha | +30.1% |
| 2011 | 1,580 ha | -16.8% |
| 2012 | 1,201 ha | -24.0% |
| 2013 | 1,033 ha | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 1,329 ha | +28.7% |
| 2015 | 1,415 ha | +6.5% |
| 2016 | 1,745 ha | +23.3% |
| 2017 | 1,731 ha | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 3,820 ha | +120.7% |
| 2019 | 4,640 ha | +21.5% |
| 2020 | 6,000 ha | +29.3% |
| 2021 | 6,890 ha | +14.8% |
| 2022 | 11,290 ha | +63.9% |
| 2023 | 10,980 ha | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 9,850 ha | -10.3% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 9,850 ha is below the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 52% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 9,850 ha is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 38% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,850 ha | 1,185 ha | 2,349 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,039 ha | 1,033 ha | 4,640 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,002 ha | 6,000 ha | 11,290 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Belgium
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3957 % 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 0.0755 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3957 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.0755 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -0.3325 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0073 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 443.58 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.2138 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Belgium?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Belgium was 9,850 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 11,290 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,033 ha in 2013.
- How does Belgium rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Belgium ranks 155th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 641.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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.