Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Botswana
Botswana: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 39,033 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Botswana, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
The most recent figure for pulses, total — area harvested in Botswana is 39,033 ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 79.1% on the previous year and up 55.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Botswana peaked at 63,342 ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3,760 ha, in 2007.
That places Botswana 115th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Botswana, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 23,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 20,000 ha | -13.0% |
| 1963 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 20,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 25,000 ha | +25.0% |
| 1972 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 25,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 30,000 ha | +20.0% |
| 1976 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1980 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 30,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 31,000 ha | +3.3% |
| 1990 | 9,506 ha | -69.3% |
| 1991 | 9,574 ha | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 9,642 ha | +0.7% |
| 1993 | 9,711 ha | +0.7% |
| 1994 | 9,780 ha | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 9,849 ha | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 9,918 ha | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 9,988 ha | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 10,058 ha | +0.7% |
| 1999 | 10,129 ha | +0.7% |
| 2000 | 10,041 ha | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 9,860 ha | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 9,688 ha | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 9,522 ha | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 9,256 ha | -2.8% |
| 2005 | 9,096 ha | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 5,009 ha | -44.9% |
| 2007 | 3,760 ha | -24.9% |
| 2008 | 13,938 ha | +270.7% |
| 2009 | 19,585 ha | +40.5% |
| 2010 | 16,995 ha | -13.2% |
| 2011 | 20,245 ha | +19.1% |
| 2012 | 13,465 ha | -33.5% |
| 2013 | 18,418 ha | +36.8% |
| 2014 | 25,185 ha | +36.7% |
| 2015 | 15,235 ha | -39.5% |
| 2016 | 20,291 ha | +33.2% |
| 2017 | 15,701 ha | -22.6% |
| 2018 | 36,335 ha | +131.4% |
| 2019 | 15,437 ha | -57.5% |
| 2020 | 43,258 ha | +180.2% |
| 2021 | 36,869 ha | -14.8% |
| 2022 | 63,342 ha | +71.8% |
| 2023 | 21,792 ha | -65.6% |
| 2024 | 39,033 ha | +79.1% |
Botswana compared with similar countries
- Botswana's 39,033 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Botswana's 39,033 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 26% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Botswana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +270.7% | 3,760 ha | 13,938 ha |
| 2020 | +180.2% | 15,437 ha | 43,258 ha |
| 2018 | +131.4% | 15,701 ha | 36,335 ha |
| 2024 | +79.1% | 21,792 ha | 39,033 ha |
| 2022 | +71.8% | 36,869 ha | 63,342 ha |
| 1990 | -69.3% | 31,000 ha | 9,506 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 20,333 ha | 20,000 ha | 23,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 27,000 ha | 20,000 ha | 30,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,100 ha | 30,000 ha | 31,000 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,816 ha | 9,506 ha | 10,129 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 9,976 ha | 3,760 ha | 19,585 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,731 ha | 13,465 ha | 36,335 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 40,859 ha | 21,792 ha | 63,342 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Botswana
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0305 % 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 0.1024 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0004 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0013 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 10.09 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 4.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0178 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 138.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.0839 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Botswana?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Botswana was 39,033 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 63,342 ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,760 ha in 2007.
- How does Botswana rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Botswana ranks 115th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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.