Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 31,339 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Cape Verde, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Cape Verde recorded 31,339 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and down 2.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Cape Verde peaked at 49,648 ha in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1,000 ha, in 1973.
Cape Verde ranks 120th 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 Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 18,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 18,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 17,000 ha | -5.6% |
| 1965 | 17,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 16,428 ha | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 14,237 ha | -13.3% |
| 1968 | 3,000 ha | -78.9% |
| 1969 | 5,000 ha | +66.7% |
| 1970 | 2,000 ha | -60.0% |
| 1971 | 2,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1973 | 1,000 ha | -60.0% |
| 1974 | 2,000 ha | +100.0% |
| 1975 | 2,500 ha | +25.0% |
| 1976 | 5,000 ha | +100.0% |
| 1977 | 1,500 ha | -70.0% |
| 1978 | 6,000 ha | +300.0% |
| 1979 | 12,000 ha | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 20,000 ha | +66.7% |
| 1981 | 2,500 ha | -87.5% |
| 1982 | 12,000 ha | +380.0% |
| 1983 | 10,000 ha | -16.7% |
| 1984 | 19,080 ha | +90.8% |
| 1985 | 10,000 ha | -47.6% |
| 1986 | 20,506 ha | +105.1% |
| 1987 | 49,648 ha | +142.1% |
| 1988 | 42,840 ha | -13.7% |
| 1989 | 47,970 ha | +12.0% |
| 1990 | 45,824 ha | -4.5% |
| 1991 | 45,345 ha | -1.0% |
| 1992 | 40,110 ha | -11.5% |
| 1993 | 38,511 ha | -4.0% |
| 1994 | 39,547 ha | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 36,765 ha | -7.0% |
| 1996 | 36,688 ha | -0.2% |
| 1997 | 35,000 ha | -4.6% |
| 1998 | 28,181 ha | -19.5% |
| 1999 | 22,301 ha | -20.9% |
| 2000 | 36,438 ha | +63.4% |
| 2001 | 29,000 ha | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 28,500 ha | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 28,000 ha | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 27,000 ha | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 26,750 ha | -0.9% |
| 2006 | 27,250 ha | +1.9% |
| 2007 | 27,000 ha | -0.9% |
| 2008 | 26,000 ha | -3.7% |
| 2009 | 25,000 ha | -3.8% |
| 2010 | 20,842 ha | -16.6% |
| 2011 | 23,945 ha | +14.9% |
| 2012 | 30,588 ha | +27.7% |
| 2013 | 27,537 ha | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 31,985 ha | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 31,054 ha | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 31,698 ha | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 31,234 ha | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 27,388 ha | -12.3% |
| 2019 | 31,429 ha | +14.8% |
| 2020 | 30,566 ha | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 30,338 ha | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 30,908 ha | +1.9% |
| 2023 | 31,123 ha | +0.7% |
| 2024 | 31,339 ha | +0.7% |
Cape Verde compared with similar countries
- Cape Verde's 31,339 ha is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Cape Verde's 31,339 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 21% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Cape Verde 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +380.0% | 2,500 ha | 12,000 ha |
| 1978 | +300.0% | 1,500 ha | 6,000 ha |
| 1987 | +142.1% | 20,506 ha | 49,648 ha |
| 1986 | +105.1% | 10,000 ha | 20,506 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 14,074 ha | 3,000 ha | 18,000 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 3,650 ha | 1,000 ha | 12,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 23,454 ha | 2,500 ha | 49,648 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 36,827 ha | 22,301 ha | 45,824 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 28,094 ha | 25,000 ha | 36,438 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 28,770 ha | 20,842 ha | 31,985 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 30,855 ha | 30,338 ha | 31,339 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Cape Verde
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 % 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 0.1498 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0504 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 291.98 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -3.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Cape Verde?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Cape Verde was 31,339 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 49,648 ha in 1987.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,000 ha in 1973.
- How does Cape Verde rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Cape Verde ranks 120th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde 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.