Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
Least Developed Countries (LDCs): Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 25.36 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), 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 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) is 25.36 million ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and up 6.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) peaked at 26.09 million ha in 2022 and was at its lowest, 5.26 million ha, in 1961.
That places Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 6th out of 30 groups with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 5.26 million ha | — |
| 1962 | 5.32 million ha | +1.2% |
| 1963 | 5.70 million ha | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 5.76 million ha | +1.1% |
| 1965 | 5.64 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1966 | 6.00 million ha | +6.4% |
| 1967 | 6.28 million ha | +4.7% |
| 1968 | 6.44 million ha | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 6.77 million ha | +5.2% |
| 1970 | 6.86 million ha | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 7.09 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1972 | 7.11 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 7.02 million ha | -1.3% |
| 1974 | 7.30 million ha | +4.1% |
| 1975 | 7.33 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 7.43 million ha | +1.4% |
| 1977 | 7.45 million ha | +0.3% |
| 1978 | 7.85 million ha | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 7.58 million ha | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 7.84 million ha | +3.4% |
| 1981 | 8.23 million ha | +5.0% |
| 1982 | 8.53 million ha | +3.7% |
| 1983 | 8.69 million ha | +1.9% |
| 1984 | 8.80 million ha | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 9.12 million ha | +3.7% |
| 1986 | 8.98 million ha | -1.5% |
| 1987 | 9.04 million ha | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 9.55 million ha | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 9.55 million ha | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 10.16 million ha | +6.4% |
| 1991 | 11.16 million ha | +9.8% |
| 1992 | 12.83 million ha | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 12.55 million ha | -2.1% |
| 1994 | 11.85 million ha | -5.6% |
| 1995 | 12.87 million ha | +8.7% |
| 1996 | 13.23 million ha | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 13.19 million ha | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 13.92 million ha | +5.6% |
| 1999 | 14.18 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2000 | 14.37 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 15.54 million ha | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 16.63 million ha | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 17.34 million ha | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 15.70 million ha | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 17.40 million ha | +10.8% |
| 2006 | 18.22 million ha | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 19.56 million ha | +7.4% |
| 2008 | 20.37 million ha | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 19.57 million ha | -3.9% |
| 2010 | 22.21 million ha | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 21.60 million ha | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 23.00 million ha | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 24.05 million ha | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 23.75 million ha | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 23.37 million ha | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 24.14 million ha | +3.3% |
| 2017 | 24.91 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 24.70 million ha | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 24.70 million ha | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 25.70 million ha | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 25.77 million ha | +0.3% |
| 2022 | 26.09 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 25.79 million ha | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 25.36 million ha | -1.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.91 million ha | 5.26 million ha | 6.77 million ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 7.30 million ha | 6.86 million ha | 7.85 million ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.83 million ha | 7.84 million ha | 9.55 million ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.59 million ha | 10.16 million ha | 14.18 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.47 million ha | 14.37 million ha | 20.37 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 23.64 million ha | 21.60 million ha | 24.91 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.74 million ha | 25.36 million ha | 26.09 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Least Developed Countries (LDCs) was 25.36 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The highest recorded value was 26.09 million ha in 2022.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.26 million ha in 1961.
- How does Least Developed Countries (LDCs) rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Least Developed Countries (LDCs) ranks 6th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Least Developed Countries (LDCs)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least Developed Countries (LDCs) 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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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.