Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Jamaica
Jamaica: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 1,629 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Jamaica, 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 Jamaica is 1,629 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 10.4% on the previous year and down 26.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Jamaica peaked at 11,601 ha in 1978 and was at its lowest, 1,471 ha, in 2008.
Jamaica ranks 194th of 223 countries on this measure, 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 Jamaica, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3,364 ha | — |
| 1962 | 3,457 ha | +2.8% |
| 1963 | 3,645 ha | +5.4% |
| 1964 | 3,413 ha | -6.4% |
| 1965 | 2,900 ha | -15.0% |
| 1966 | 5,494 ha | +89.4% |
| 1967 | 7,818 ha | +42.3% |
| 1968 | 9,950 ha | +27.3% |
| 1969 | 7,223 ha | -27.4% |
| 1970 | 6,610 ha | -8.5% |
| 1971 | 7,666 ha | +16.0% |
| 1972 | 9,236 ha | +20.5% |
| 1973 | 6,760 ha | -26.8% |
| 1974 | 6,560 ha | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 7,251 ha | +10.5% |
| 1976 | 6,780 ha | -6.5% |
| 1977 | 7,541 ha | +11.2% |
| 1978 | 11,601 ha | +53.8% |
| 1979 | 9,460 ha | -18.5% |
| 1980 | 8,813 ha | -6.8% |
| 1981 | 8,500 ha | -3.6% |
| 1982 | 7,106 ha | -16.4% |
| 1983 | 8,088 ha | +13.8% |
| 1984 | 8,501 ha | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 8,149 ha | -4.1% |
| 1986 | 8,431 ha | +3.5% |
| 1987 | 8,297 ha | -1.6% |
| 1988 | 6,751 ha | -18.6% |
| 1989 | 6,125 ha | -9.3% |
| 1990 | 6,752 ha | +10.2% |
| 1991 | 6,756 ha | +0.1% |
| 1992 | 6,888 ha | +2.0% |
| 1993 | 6,095 ha | -11.5% |
| 1994 | 6,375 ha | +4.6% |
| 1995 | 5,619 ha | -11.9% |
| 1996 | 5,406 ha | -3.8% |
| 1997 | 4,704 ha | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 3,843 ha | -18.3% |
| 1999 | 3,735 ha | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 2,972 ha | -20.4% |
| 2001 | 2,804 ha | -5.7% |
| 2002 | 2,424 ha | -13.6% |
| 2003 | 2,465 ha | +1.7% |
| 2004 | 2,126 ha | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 1,656 ha | -22.1% |
| 2006 | 1,851 ha | +11.8% |
| 2007 | 1,705 ha | -7.9% |
| 2008 | 1,471 ha | -13.7% |
| 2009 | 1,901 ha | +29.2% |
| 2010 | 1,850 ha | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2,174 ha | +17.5% |
| 2012 | 2,255 ha | +3.7% |
| 2013 | 2,380 ha | +5.5% |
| 2014 | 2,222 ha | -6.6% |
| 2015 | 2,245 ha | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 2,386 ha | +6.3% |
| 2017 | 2,146 ha | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 2,104 ha | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 2,001 ha | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 1,856 ha | -7.2% |
| 2021 | 2,112 ha | +13.8% |
| 2022 | 2,083 ha | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 1,818 ha | -12.7% |
| 2024 | 1,629 ha | -10.4% |
Jamaica compared with similar countries
- Jamaica's 1,629 ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20,334 ha, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
- Jamaica's 1,629 ha is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 14,808 ha, 11% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Jamaica 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +89.4% | 2,900 ha | 5,494 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5,252 ha | 2,900 ha | 9,950 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7,946 ha | 6,560 ha | 11,601 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 7,876 ha | 6,125 ha | 8,813 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,617 ha | 3,735 ha | 6,888 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,138 ha | 1,471 ha | 2,972 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,176 ha | 1,850 ha | 2,386 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,900 ha | 1,629 ha | 2,112 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Jamaica
More agriculture & rural data for Jamaica
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.0663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0 % 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 0.147 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 699.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Jamaica?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Jamaica was 1,629 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Jamaica?
- The highest recorded value was 11,601 ha in 1978.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Jamaica?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,471 ha in 2008.
- How does Jamaica rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Jamaica ranks 194th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Jamaica?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Jamaica 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.