Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Middle Africa
Middle Africa: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 2.80 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Middle Africa, 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 Middle Africa is 2.80 million ha, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 4.4% on the previous year and up 18.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Middle Africa peaked at 2.80 million ha in 2024 and was at its lowest, 580,090 ha, in 1967.
That places Middle Africa 19th out of 30 groups 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 Middle Africa, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 588,000 ha | — |
| 1962 | 589,600 ha | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 598,000 ha | +1.4% |
| 1964 | 601,300 ha | +0.6% |
| 1965 | 600,600 ha | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 601,400 ha | +0.1% |
| 1967 | 580,090 ha | -3.5% |
| 1968 | 585,307 ha | +0.9% |
| 1969 | 602,817 ha | +3.0% |
| 1970 | 625,974 ha | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 636,896 ha | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 645,827 ha | +1.4% |
| 1973 | 652,451 ha | +1.0% |
| 1974 | 670,295 ha | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 692,115 ha | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 703,898 ha | +1.7% |
| 1977 | 715,076 ha | +1.6% |
| 1978 | 684,355 ha | -4.3% |
| 1979 | 674,360 ha | -1.5% |
| 1980 | 692,407 ha | +2.7% |
| 1981 | 699,370 ha | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 713,280 ha | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 739,760 ha | +3.7% |
| 1984 | 675,177 ha | -8.7% |
| 1985 | 660,680 ha | -2.1% |
| 1986 | 680,861 ha | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 639,719 ha | -6.0% |
| 1988 | 638,469 ha | -0.2% |
| 1989 | 629,868 ha | -1.3% |
| 1990 | 642,266 ha | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 727,309 ha | +13.2% |
| 1992 | 761,859 ha | +4.8% |
| 1993 | 776,917 ha | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 985,909 ha | +26.9% |
| 1995 | 835,483 ha | -15.3% |
| 1996 | 823,252 ha | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 873,736 ha | +6.1% |
| 1998 | 1.07 million ha | +21.9% |
| 1999 | 948,995 ha | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 1.04 million ha | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 1.14 million ha | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 1.07 million ha | -6.6% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million ha | +12.6% |
| 2004 | 1.21 million ha | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 1.14 million ha | -6.5% |
| 2006 | 1.13 million ha | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 1.31 million ha | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 1.29 million ha | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 1.74 million ha | +35.1% |
| 2010 | 1.92 million ha | +10.5% |
| 2011 | 2.25 million ha | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 1.88 million ha | -16.4% |
| 2013 | 2.29 million ha | +21.7% |
| 2014 | 2.36 million ha | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 2.40 million ha | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 2.57 million ha | +6.9% |
| 2017 | 2.54 million ha | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 2.53 million ha | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 2.47 million ha | -2.6% |
| 2020 | 2.51 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 2.54 million ha | +1.3% |
| 2022 | 2.61 million ha | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 2.68 million ha | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 2.80 million ha | +4.4% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Middle Africa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +35.1% | 1.29 million ha | 1.74 million ha |
| 1994 | +26.9% | 776,917 ha | 985,909 ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 594,124 ha | 580,090 ha | 602,817 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 670,125 ha | 625,974 ha | 715,076 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 676,959 ha | 629,868 ha | 739,760 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 844,088 ha | 642,266 ha | 1.07 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.23 million ha | 1.04 million ha | 1.74 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.32 million ha | 1.88 million ha | 2.57 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.63 million ha | 2.51 million ha | 2.80 million ha | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Middle Africa?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Middle Africa was 2.80 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.80 million ha in 2024.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Middle Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 580,090 ha in 1967.
- How does Middle Africa rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Middle Africa ranks 19th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Middle Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Middle Africa 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.