Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Canada
Canada: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 3.33 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Canada, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Canada stood at 3.33 million ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Canada peaked at 4.05 million ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 46,538 ha, in 1962.
Canada ranks 6th 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 53,417 ha | — |
| 1962 | 46,538 ha | -12.9% |
| 1963 | 50,181 ha | +7.8% |
| 1964 | 64,384 ha | +28.3% |
| 1965 | 62,321 ha | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 72,558 ha | +16.4% |
| 1967 | 53,903 ha | -25.7% |
| 1968 | 58,193 ha | +8.0% |
| 1969 | 65,801 ha | +13.1% |
| 1970 | 67,986 ha | +3.3% |
| 1971 | 78,508 ha | +15.5% |
| 1972 | 81,664 ha | +4.0% |
| 1973 | 80,659 ha | -1.2% |
| 1974 | 101,199 ha | +25.5% |
| 1975 | 96,558 ha | -4.6% |
| 1976 | 91,465 ha | -5.3% |
| 1977 | 106,900 ha | +16.9% |
| 1978 | 112,093 ha | +4.9% |
| 1979 | 97,191 ha | -13.3% |
| 1980 | 132,450 ha | +36.3% |
| 1981 | 155,000 ha | +17.0% |
| 1982 | 199,800 ha | +28.9% |
| 1983 | 147,600 ha | -26.1% |
| 1984 | 175,900 ha | +19.2% |
| 1985 | 190,700 ha | +8.4% |
| 1986 | 313,900 ha | +64.6% |
| 1987 | 544,800 ha | +73.6% |
| 1988 | 457,100 ha | -16.1% |
| 1989 | 304,200 ha | -33.5% |
| 1990 | 313,900 ha | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 534,040 ha | +70.1% |
| 1992 | 596,500 ha | +11.7% |
| 1993 | 879,800 ha | +47.5% |
| 1994 | 1.16 million ha | +31.6% |
| 1995 | 1.23 million ha | +6.0% |
| 1996 | 911,880 ha | -25.7% |
| 1997 | 1.28 million ha | +40.5% |
| 1998 | 1.59 million ha | +23.9% |
| 1999 | 1.62 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 2.36 million ha | +45.8% |
| 2001 | 3.35 million ha | +42.3% |
| 2002 | 1.70 million ha | -49.4% |
| 2003 | 1.88 million ha | +10.6% |
| 2004 | 2.13 million ha | +13.2% |
| 2005 | 2.30 million ha | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 2.10 million ha | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 2.35 million ha | +12.1% |
| 2008 | 2.44 million ha | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 2.61 million ha | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 2.93 million ha | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 2.10 million ha | -28.4% |
| 2012 | 2.68 million ha | +27.5% |
| 2013 | 2.59 million ha | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 3.01 million ha | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 3.27 million ha | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 4.05 million ha | +23.8% |
| 2017 | 3.61 million ha | -10.9% |
| 2018 | 3.24 million ha | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 3.51 million ha | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 3.69 million ha | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 3.43 million ha | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 3.28 million ha | -4.5% |
| 2023 | 2.92 million ha | -11.0% |
| 2024 | 3.33 million ha | +14.1% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 3.33 million ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 175.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58,588 ha | 46,538 ha | 72,558 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 91,422 ha | 67,986 ha | 112,093 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 262,145 ha | 132,450 ha | 544,800 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.01 million ha | 313,900 ha | 1.62 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.32 million ha | 1.70 million ha | 3.35 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.10 million ha | 2.10 million ha | 4.05 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.33 million ha | 2.92 million ha | 3.69 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More agriculture & rural data for Canada
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.2803 % 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 0.914 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.4113 % 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 1.35 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 31.61 % change on previous year (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0193 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,092 current US$ per person (2022)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.0803 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Canada?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Canada was 3.33 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 4.05 million ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,538 ha in 1962.
- How does Canada rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Canada ranks 6th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.