Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Iraq
Iraq: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 2,283 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Iraq, 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 Iraq is 2,283 ha, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.9% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Iraq peaked at 198,216 ha in 2002 and was at its lowest, 2,198 ha, in 2023.
That places Iraq 188th out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Iraq, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 42,431 ha | — |
| 1962 | 41,557 ha | -2.1% |
| 1963 | 40,997 ha | -1.3% |
| 1964 | 42,855 ha | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 48,583 ha | +13.4% |
| 1966 | 48,113 ha | -1.0% |
| 1967 | 55,818 ha | +16.0% |
| 1968 | 52,969 ha | -5.1% |
| 1969 | 48,294 ha | -8.8% |
| 1970 | 54,309 ha | +12.5% |
| 1971 | 49,499 ha | -8.9% |
| 1972 | 46,480 ha | -6.1% |
| 1973 | 46,577 ha | +0.2% |
| 1974 | 47,301 ha | +1.6% |
| 1975 | 51,335 ha | +8.5% |
| 1976 | 47,918 ha | -6.7% |
| 1977 | 45,398 ha | -5.3% |
| 1978 | 50,196 ha | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 41,750 ha | -16.8% |
| 1980 | 52,150 ha | +24.9% |
| 1981 | 43,100 ha | -17.4% |
| 1982 | 40,175 ha | -6.8% |
| 1983 | 33,250 ha | -17.2% |
| 1984 | 32,325 ha | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 36,455 ha | +12.8% |
| 1986 | 40,875 ha | +12.1% |
| 1987 | 24,700 ha | -39.6% |
| 1988 | 18,010 ha | -27.1% |
| 1989 | 16,230 ha | -9.9% |
| 1990 | 22,175 ha | +36.6% |
| 1991 | 19,775 ha | -10.8% |
| 1992 | 32,550 ha | +64.6% |
| 1993 | 41,910 ha | +28.8% |
| 1994 | 56,325 ha | +34.4% |
| 1995 | 71,500 ha | +26.9% |
| 1996 | 90,960 ha | +27.2% |
| 1997 | 115,768 ha | +27.3% |
| 1998 | 102,633 ha | -11.3% |
| 1999 | 87,495 ha | -14.7% |
| 2000 | 105,772 ha | +20.9% |
| 2001 | 164,966 ha | +56.0% |
| 2002 | 198,216 ha | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 192,580 ha | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 92,453 ha | -52.0% |
| 2005 | 27,104 ha | -70.7% |
| 2006 | 28,253 ha | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 22,422 ha | -20.6% |
| 2008 | 17,644 ha | -21.3% |
| 2009 | 6,916 ha | -60.8% |
| 2010 | 9,047 ha | +30.8% |
| 2011 | 7,389 ha | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 6,891 ha | -6.7% |
| 2013 | 6,512 ha | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 4,606 ha | -29.3% |
| 2015 | 2,971 ha | -35.5% |
| 2016 | 4,412 ha | +48.5% |
| 2017 | 2,323 ha | -47.3% |
| 2018 | 2,331 ha | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 2,400 ha | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 2,681 ha | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 4,082 ha | +52.3% |
| 2022 | 2,718 ha | -33.4% |
| 2023 | 2,198 ha | -19.1% |
| 2024 | 2,283 ha | +3.9% |
Iraq compared with similar countries
- Iraq's 2,283 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 11% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Iraq's 2,283 ha is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12,076 ha, 19% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 46,846 ha | 40,997 ha | 55,818 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 48,076 ha | 41,750 ha | 54,309 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 33,727 ha | 16,230 ha | 52,150 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 64,109 ha | 19,775 ha | 115,768 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 85,633 ha | 6,916 ha | 198,216 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,888 ha | 2,323 ha | 9,047 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,792 ha | 2,198 ha | 4,082 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
More agriculture & rural data for Iraq
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4718 % 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 0.1178 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.2266 % 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 0.2022 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0341 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 184.67 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.94 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Iraq?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Iraq was 2,283 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 198,216 ha in 2002.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,198 ha in 2023.
- How does Iraq rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Iraq ranks 188th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.