Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Italy
Italy: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 89,150 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Italy, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
Italy recorded 89,150 ha for pulses, total — area harvested in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Italy peaked at 1.09 million ha in 1961 and was at its lowest, 75,098 ha, in 2002.
That places Italy 92nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Italy, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.09 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 1.05 million ha | -3.4% |
| 1963 | 996,672 ha | -5.3% |
| 1964 | 918,807 ha | -7.8% |
| 1965 | 839,357 ha | -8.6% |
| 1966 | 806,248 ha | -3.9% |
| 1967 | 768,132 ha | -4.7% |
| 1968 | 719,097 ha | -6.4% |
| 1969 | 682,099 ha | -5.1% |
| 1970 | 643,247 ha | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 513,231 ha | -20.2% |
| 1972 | 435,595 ha | -15.1% |
| 1973 | 365,690 ha | -16.0% |
| 1974 | 340,010 ha | -7.0% |
| 1975 | 317,460 ha | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 306,830 ha | -3.3% |
| 1977 | 259,696 ha | -15.4% |
| 1978 | 270,961 ha | +4.3% |
| 1979 | 247,519 ha | -8.7% |
| 1980 | 240,584 ha | -2.8% |
| 1981 | 233,383 ha | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 223,940 ha | -4.0% |
| 1983 | 221,285 ha | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 212,048 ha | -4.2% |
| 1985 | 192,649 ha | -9.1% |
| 1986 | 178,442 ha | -7.4% |
| 1987 | 174,873 ha | -2.0% |
| 1988 | 166,185 ha | -5.0% |
| 1989 | 162,557 ha | -2.2% |
| 1990 | 151,917 ha | -6.5% |
| 1991 | 150,157 ha | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 133,914 ha | -10.8% |
| 1993 | 124,393 ha | -7.1% |
| 1994 | 105,111 ha | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 98,007 ha | -6.8% |
| 1996 | 79,960 ha | -18.4% |
| 1997 | 75,416 ha | -5.7% |
| 1998 | 75,670 ha | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 77,650 ha | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 78,497 ha | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 79,484 ha | +1.3% |
| 2002 | 75,098 ha | -5.5% |
| 2003 | 80,961 ha | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 80,750 ha | -0.3% |
| 2005 | 85,090 ha | +5.4% |
| 2006 | 84,047 ha | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 86,441 ha | +2.8% |
| 2008 | 90,090 ha | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 87,022 ha | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 92,333 ha | +6.1% |
| 2011 | 77,228 ha | -16.4% |
| 2012 | 84,943 ha | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 80,534 ha | -5.2% |
| 2014 | 79,829 ha | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 86,364 ha | +8.2% |
| 2016 | 99,713 ha | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 111,492 ha | +11.8% |
| 2018 | 106,630 ha | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 115,830 ha | +8.6% |
| 2020 | 113,050 ha | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 104,220 ha | -7.8% |
| 2022 | 89,280 ha | -14.3% |
| 2023 | 85,010 ha | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 89,150 ha | +4.9% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 89,150 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 4.7× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Italy's 89,150 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 3.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 874,674 ha | 682,099 ha | 1.09 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 370,024 ha | 247,519 ha | 643,247 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 200,595 ha | 162,557 ha | 240,584 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 107,220 ha | 75,416 ha | 151,917 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 82,748 ha | 75,098 ha | 90,090 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 93,490 ha | 77,228 ha | 115,830 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 96,142 ha | 85,010 ha | 113,050 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
More agriculture & rural data for Italy
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- 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 0.1641 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3673 % 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 0.2194 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.54 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.3131 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Italy?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Italy was 89,150 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 1.09 million ha in 1961.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,098 ha in 2002.
- How does Italy rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Italy ranks 92nd out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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.