Pulses, Total — Area harvested in France
France: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 320,840 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in France, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
France recorded 320,840 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
The figure is down 9.3% on the previous year and up 29.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in France peaked at 767,018 ha in 1993 and was at its lowest, 46,733 ha, in 1973.
That places France 50th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in France, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 159,100 ha | — |
| 1962 | 138,350 ha | -13.0% |
| 1963 | 129,360 ha | -6.5% |
| 1964 | 107,509 ha | -16.9% |
| 1965 | 99,728 ha | -7.2% |
| 1966 | 92,388 ha | -7.4% |
| 1967 | 83,425 ha | -9.7% |
| 1968 | 76,506 ha | -8.3% |
| 1969 | 71,212 ha | -6.9% |
| 1970 | 83,143 ha | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 76,732 ha | -7.7% |
| 1972 | 50,705 ha | -33.9% |
| 1973 | 46,733 ha | -7.8% |
| 1974 | 55,184 ha | +18.1% |
| 1975 | 79,451 ha | +44.0% |
| 1976 | 72,657 ha | -8.6% |
| 1977 | 70,450 ha | -3.0% |
| 1978 | 80,500 ha | +14.3% |
| 1979 | 90,000 ha | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 105,030 ha | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 112,400 ha | +7.0% |
| 1982 | 165,400 ha | +47.2% |
| 1983 | 203,700 ha | +23.2% |
| 1984 | 228,900 ha | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 254,500 ha | +11.2% |
| 1986 | 355,600 ha | +39.7% |
| 1987 | 507,900 ha | +42.8% |
| 1988 | 570,900 ha | +12.4% |
| 1989 | 668,859 ha | +17.2% |
| 1990 | 726,403 ha | +8.6% |
| 1991 | 694,923 ha | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 716,389 ha | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 767,018 ha | +7.1% |
| 1994 | 693,700 ha | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 599,343 ha | -13.6% |
| 1996 | 561,297 ha | -6.3% |
| 1997 | 649,865 ha | +15.8% |
| 1998 | 655,418 ha | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 524,927 ha | -19.9% |
| 2000 | 480,358 ha | -8.5% |
| 2001 | 483,783 ha | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 438,918 ha | -9.3% |
| 2003 | 469,376 ha | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 459,663 ha | -2.1% |
| 2005 | 439,823 ha | -4.3% |
| 2006 | 341,418 ha | -22.4% |
| 2007 | 235,849 ha | -30.9% |
| 2008 | 175,122 ha | -25.7% |
| 2009 | 216,931 ha | +23.9% |
| 2010 | 425,504 ha | +96.1% |
| 2011 | 300,968 ha | -29.3% |
| 2012 | 222,927 ha | -25.9% |
| 2013 | 216,659 ha | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 247,647 ha | +14.3% |
| 2015 | 298,178 ha | +20.4% |
| 2016 | 330,436 ha | +10.8% |
| 2017 | 349,591 ha | +5.8% |
| 2018 | 292,860 ha | -16.2% |
| 2019 | 312,810 ha | +6.8% |
| 2020 | 389,250 ha | +24.4% |
| 2021 | 391,970 ha | +0.7% |
| 2022 | 308,720 ha | -21.2% |
| 2023 | 353,690 ha | +14.6% |
| 2024 | 320,840 ha | -9.3% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 320,840 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 16.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- France's 320,840 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 12.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 106,398 ha | 71,212 ha | 159,100 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 70,556 ha | 46,733 ha | 90,000 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 317,319 ha | 105,030 ha | 668,859 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 658,928 ha | 524,927 ha | 767,018 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 374,124 ha | 175,122 ha | 483,783 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 299,758 ha | 216,659 ha | 425,504 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 352,894 ha | 308,720 ha | 391,970 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near France
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- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
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- 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 0.4097 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 14.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.014 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in France?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in France was 320,840 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 767,018 ha in 1993.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 46,733 ha in 1973.
- How does France rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- France ranks 50th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.