Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Denmark
Denmark: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 31,100 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Denmark, 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 Denmark is 31,100 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 26.7% on the previous year and up 270.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Denmark peaked at 203,604 ha in 1987 and was at its lowest, 3,260 ha, in 1976.
Denmark ranks 122nd 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 15,640 ha | — |
| 1962 | 13,280 ha | -15.1% |
| 1963 | 11,340 ha | -14.6% |
| 1964 | 9,816 ha | -13.4% |
| 1965 | 6,739 ha | -31.3% |
| 1966 | 3,500 ha | -48.1% |
| 1967 | 10,000 ha | +185.7% |
| 1968 | 13,630 ha | +36.3% |
| 1969 | 23,320 ha | +71.1% |
| 1970 | 23,650 ha | +1.4% |
| 1971 | 22,360 ha | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 10,510 ha | -53.0% |
| 1973 | 4,210 ha | -59.9% |
| 1974 | 3,920 ha | -6.9% |
| 1975 | 4,164 ha | +6.2% |
| 1976 | 3,260 ha | -21.7% |
| 1977 | 3,814 ha | +17.0% |
| 1978 | 4,590 ha | +20.3% |
| 1979 | 3,755 ha | -18.2% |
| 1980 | 4,441 ha | +18.3% |
| 1981 | 4,040 ha | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 10,777 ha | +166.8% |
| 1983 | 23,446 ha | +117.6% |
| 1984 | 74,500 ha | +217.8% |
| 1985 | 126,836 ha | +70.2% |
| 1986 | 144,595 ha | +14.0% |
| 1987 | 203,604 ha | +40.8% |
| 1988 | 146,927 ha | -27.8% |
| 1989 | 122,573 ha | -16.6% |
| 1990 | 114,354 ha | -6.7% |
| 1991 | 98,876 ha | -13.5% |
| 1992 | 118,124 ha | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 120,536 ha | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 101,585 ha | -15.7% |
| 1995 | 74,761 ha | -26.4% |
| 1996 | 69,851 ha | -6.6% |
| 1997 | 95,600 ha | +36.9% |
| 1998 | 106,600 ha | +11.5% |
| 1999 | 65,700 ha | -38.4% |
| 2000 | 36,183 ha | -44.9% |
| 2001 | 32,642 ha | -9.8% |
| 2002 | 40,400 ha | +23.8% |
| 2003 | 31,400 ha | -22.3% |
| 2004 | 26,700 ha | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 16,300 ha | -39.0% |
| 2006 | 10,500 ha | -35.6% |
| 2007 | 5,800 ha | -44.8% |
| 2008 | 4,400 ha | -24.1% |
| 2009 | 6,800 ha | +54.5% |
| 2010 | 10,400 ha | +52.9% |
| 2011 | 7,800 ha | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 6,800 ha | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 7,227 ha | +6.3% |
| 2014 | 8,400 ha | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 11,900 ha | +41.7% |
| 2016 | 15,700 ha | +31.9% |
| 2017 | 20,577 ha | +31.1% |
| 2018 | 32,000 ha | +55.5% |
| 2019 | 22,200 ha | -30.6% |
| 2020 | 26,600 ha | +19.8% |
| 2021 | 32,400 ha | +21.8% |
| 2022 | 38,900 ha | +20.1% |
| 2023 | 42,400 ha | +9.0% |
| 2024 | 31,100 ha | -26.7% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 31,100 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 31,100 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | +217.8% | 23,446 ha | 74,500 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11,918 ha | 3,500 ha | 23,320 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 8,423 ha | 3,260 ha | 23,650 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 86,174 ha | 4,040 ha | 203,604 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 96,599 ha | 65,700 ha | 120,536 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,112 ha | 4,400 ha | 40,400 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,300 ha | 6,800 ha | 32,000 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 34,280 ha | 26,600 ha | 42,400 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Denmark
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.3929 % 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 0.392 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0976 % 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 0.4345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 37.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0117 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 900.07 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.7939 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Denmark?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Denmark was 31,100 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 203,604 ha in 1987.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,260 ha in 1976.
- How does Denmark rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Denmark ranks 122nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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.