Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Mali
Mali: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 697,609 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Mali, 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 Mali is 697,609 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Mali peaked at 853,521 ha in 2011 and was at its lowest, 96,376 ha, in 1983.
Mali ranks 36th of 223 countries on this measure, 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 Mali, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 110,550 ha | — |
| 1962 | 110,650 ha | +0.1% |
| 1963 | 110,650 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 111,050 ha | +0.4% |
| 1965 | 110,400 ha | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 110,400 ha | +0.0% |
| 1967 | 110,500 ha | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 110,750 ha | +0.2% |
| 1969 | 110,550 ha | -0.2% |
| 1970 | 111,500 ha | +0.9% |
| 1971 | 111,350 ha | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 111,050 ha | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 110,800 ha | -0.2% |
| 1974 | 111,200 ha | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 113,800 ha | +2.3% |
| 1976 | 111,000 ha | -2.5% |
| 1977 | 110,800 ha | -0.2% |
| 1978 | 110,550 ha | -0.2% |
| 1979 | 110,500 ha | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 114,400 ha | +3.5% |
| 1981 | 112,400 ha | -1.7% |
| 1982 | 115,400 ha | +2.7% |
| 1983 | 96,376 ha | -16.5% |
| 1984 | 195,630 ha | +103.0% |
| 1985 | 222,373 ha | +13.7% |
| 1986 | 165,822 ha | -25.4% |
| 1987 | 150,237 ha | -9.4% |
| 1988 | 302,638 ha | +101.4% |
| 1989 | 176,725 ha | -41.6% |
| 1990 | 242,712 ha | +37.3% |
| 1991 | 248,727 ha | +2.5% |
| 1992 | 537,905 ha | +116.3% |
| 1993 | 585,047 ha | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 179,062 ha | -69.4% |
| 1995 | 210,036 ha | +17.3% |
| 1996 | 376,040 ha | +79.0% |
| 1997 | 289,599 ha | -23.0% |
| 1998 | 317,684 ha | +9.7% |
| 1999 | 311,178 ha | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 283,144 ha | -9.0% |
| 2001 | 298,656 ha | +5.5% |
| 2002 | 334,206 ha | +11.9% |
| 2003 | 346,720 ha | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 340,504 ha | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 327,811 ha | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 242,551 ha | -26.0% |
| 2007 | 286,437 ha | +18.1% |
| 2008 | 295,784 ha | +3.3% |
| 2009 | 323,571 ha | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 474,503 ha | +46.6% |
| 2011 | 853,521 ha | +79.9% |
| 2012 | 491,200 ha | -42.5% |
| 2013 | 397,866 ha | -19.0% |
| 2014 | 578,081 ha | +45.3% |
| 2015 | 614,610 ha | +6.3% |
| 2016 | 653,740 ha | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 643,489 ha | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 778,364 ha | +21.0% |
| 2019 | 673,154 ha | -13.5% |
| 2020 | 778,047 ha | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 722,355 ha | -7.2% |
| 2022 | 703,287 ha | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 696,503 ha | -1.0% |
| 2024 | 697,609 ha | +0.2% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 697,609 ha is above the median for low income countries, which is 214,171 ha, 3.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Mali's 697,609 ha is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 4.7× the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Mali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +116.3% | 248,727 ha | 537,905 ha |
| 1984 | +103.0% | 96,376 ha | 195,630 ha |
| 1988 | +101.4% | 150,237 ha | 302,638 ha |
| 2011 | +79.9% | 474,503 ha | 853,521 ha |
| 1996 | +79.0% | 210,036 ha | 376,040 ha |
| 1994 | -69.4% | 585,047 ha | 179,062 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 110,611 ha | 110,400 ha | 111,050 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 111,255 ha | 110,500 ha | 113,800 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 165,200 ha | 96,376 ha | 302,638 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 329,799 ha | 179,062 ha | 585,047 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 307,938 ha | 242,551 ha | 346,720 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 615,853 ha | 397,866 ha | 853,521 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 719,560 ha | 696,503 ha | 778,047 ha | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Mali
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0003 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3663 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.4046 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0015 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 1.74 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3302 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 394.01 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 2.03 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Mali?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Mali was 697,609 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Mali?
- The highest recorded value was 853,521 ha in 2011.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Mali?
- The lowest recorded value was 96,376 ha in 1983.
- How does Mali rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Mali ranks 36th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Mali?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mali 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.