Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Latvia
Latvia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 78,900 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Latvia, 1992–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.
Analysis
In 2024, pulses, total — area harvested in Latvia stood at 78,900 ha. That is the highest value across all 33 years on record.
That represents a change of up 11.8% on the previous year and up 572.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Latvia peaked at 78,900 ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1,417 ha, in 2006.
That places Latvia 98th 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 Latvia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 6,700 ha | — |
| 1993 | 3,243 ha | -51.6% |
| 1994 | 2,800 ha | -13.7% |
| 1995 | 3,000 ha | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 3,600 ha | +20.0% |
| 1997 | 4,700 ha | +30.6% |
| 1998 | 6,800 ha | +44.7% |
| 1999 | 2,500 ha | -63.2% |
| 2000 | 2,100 ha | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 3,200 ha | +52.4% |
| 2002 | 2,500 ha | -21.9% |
| 2003 | 2,900 ha | +16.0% |
| 2004 | 2,500 ha | -13.8% |
| 2005 | 2,207 ha | -11.7% |
| 2006 | 1,417 ha | -35.8% |
| 2007 | 1,660 ha | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 1,620 ha | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 2,548 ha | +57.3% |
| 2010 | 2,639 ha | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 3,730 ha | +41.3% |
| 2012 | 4,218 ha | +13.1% |
| 2013 | 7,000 ha | +66.0% |
| 2014 | 11,731 ha | +67.6% |
| 2015 | 31,100 ha | +165.1% |
| 2016 | 40,800 ha | +31.2% |
| 2017 | 48,300 ha | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 51,900 ha | +7.5% |
| 2019 | 39,100 ha | -24.7% |
| 2020 | 42,400 ha | +8.4% |
| 2021 | 48,300 ha | +13.9% |
| 2022 | 47,900 ha | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 70,600 ha | +47.4% |
| 2024 | 78,900 ha | +11.8% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 78,900 ha is above the median for high income countries, which is 18,940 ha, 4.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 78,900 ha is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25,790 ha, 3.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,168 ha | 2,500 ha | 6,800 ha | 8 |
| 2000s | 2,265 ha | 1,417 ha | 3,200 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 24,052 ha | 2,639 ha | 51,900 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 57,620 ha | 42,400 ha | 78,900 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Latvia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.21 % 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 0.7728 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.3717 % 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 1.08 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 12.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0401 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 1,055 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Latvia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Latvia was 78,900 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 78,900 ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,417 ha in 2006.
- How does Latvia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Latvia ranks 98th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 572.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.