Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Germany
Germany: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 244,600 ha in 2024. ▲ Rising
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Germany, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Germany stood at 244,600 ha. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 181.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Germany peaked at 244,600 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 60,536 ha, in 1981.
That places Germany 57th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Germany, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 134,865 ha | — |
| 1962 | 156,736 ha | +16.2% |
| 1963 | 153,549 ha | -2.0% |
| 1964 | 154,906 ha | +0.9% |
| 1965 | 143,796 ha | -7.2% |
| 1966 | 136,013 ha | -5.4% |
| 1967 | 127,329 ha | -6.4% |
| 1968 | 107,522 ha | -15.6% |
| 1969 | 107,885 ha | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 90,289 ha | -16.3% |
| 1971 | 98,250 ha | +8.8% |
| 1972 | 90,861 ha | -7.5% |
| 1973 | 84,987 ha | -6.5% |
| 1974 | 81,384 ha | -4.2% |
| 1975 | 77,281 ha | -5.0% |
| 1976 | 71,071 ha | -8.0% |
| 1977 | 69,593 ha | -2.1% |
| 1978 | 64,606 ha | -7.2% |
| 1979 | 61,941 ha | -4.1% |
| 1980 | 60,557 ha | -2.2% |
| 1981 | 60,536 ha | -0.0% |
| 1982 | 65,856 ha | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 65,927 ha | +0.1% |
| 1984 | 72,797 ha | +10.4% |
| 1985 | 89,406 ha | +22.8% |
| 1986 | 130,372 ha | +45.8% |
| 1987 | 210,794 ha | +61.7% |
| 1988 | 176,274 ha | -16.4% |
| 1989 | 152,584 ha | -13.4% |
| 1990 | 111,010 ha | -27.2% |
| 1991 | 74,407 ha | -33.0% |
| 1992 | 66,349 ha | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 83,977 ha | +26.6% |
| 1994 | 93,661 ha | +11.5% |
| 1995 | 103,607 ha | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 121,174 ha | +17.0% |
| 1997 | 156,736 ha | +29.3% |
| 1998 | 205,594 ha | +31.2% |
| 1999 | 196,943 ha | -4.2% |
| 2000 | 167,253 ha | -15.1% |
| 2001 | 191,548 ha | +14.5% |
| 2002 | 173,357 ha | -9.5% |
| 2003 | 206,908 ha | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 177,529 ha | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 168,800 ha | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 143,800 ha | -14.8% |
| 2007 | 109,007 ha | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 84,331 ha | -22.6% |
| 2009 | 83,005 ha | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 100,830 ha | +21.5% |
| 2011 | 98,050 ha | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 82,111 ha | -16.3% |
| 2013 | 75,346 ha | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 86,819 ha | +15.2% |
| 2015 | 149,116 ha | +71.8% |
| 2016 | 157,673 ha | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 163,533 ha | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 167,600 ha | +2.5% |
| 2019 | 166,800 ha | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 190,100 ha | +14.0% |
| 2021 | 210,400 ha | +10.7% |
| 2022 | 236,800 ha | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 231,600 ha | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 244,600 ha | +5.6% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 244,600 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 12.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Germany's 244,600 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 9.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 135,845 ha | 107,522 ha | 156,736 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 79,026 ha | 61,941 ha | 98,250 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 108,510 ha | 60,536 ha | 210,794 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 121,346 ha | 66,349 ha | 205,594 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 150,554 ha | 83,005 ha | 206,908 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 124,788 ha | 75,346 ha | 167,600 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 222,700 ha | 190,100 ha | 244,600 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More agriculture & rural data for Germany
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1635 % 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 0.1412 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1052 % 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 0.198 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0087 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 527.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.6813 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Germany?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Germany was 244,600 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 244,600 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 60,536 ha in 1981.
- How does Germany rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Germany ranks 57th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany 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.