Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Myanmar
Myanmar: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 3.39 million ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Myanmar, 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 Myanmar is 3.39 million ha, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.8% on the previous year and down 23.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Myanmar peaked at 4.51 million ha in 2016 and was at its lowest, 492,910 ha, in 1962.
Myanmar ranks 5th of 223 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 502,504 ha | — |
| 1962 | 492,910 ha | -1.9% |
| 1963 | 615,483 ha | +24.9% |
| 1964 | 663,095 ha | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 580,121 ha | -12.5% |
| 1966 | 598,148 ha | +3.1% |
| 1967 | 606,825 ha | +1.5% |
| 1968 | 562,516 ha | -7.3% |
| 1969 | 640,628 ha | +13.9% |
| 1970 | 579,924 ha | -9.5% |
| 1971 | 574,977 ha | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 657,170 ha | +14.3% |
| 1973 | 618,407 ha | -5.9% |
| 1974 | 581,630 ha | -5.9% |
| 1975 | 627,726 ha | +7.9% |
| 1976 | 581,115 ha | -7.4% |
| 1977 | 579,058 ha | -0.4% |
| 1978 | 637,390 ha | +10.1% |
| 1979 | 658,798 ha | +3.4% |
| 1980 | 533,533 ha | -19.0% |
| 1981 | 688,814 ha | +29.1% |
| 1982 | 682,679 ha | -0.9% |
| 1983 | 591,545 ha | -13.3% |
| 1984 | 716,506 ha | +21.1% |
| 1985 | 720,026 ha | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 736,268 ha | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 668,614 ha | -9.2% |
| 1988 | 630,455 ha | -5.7% |
| 1989 | 518,435 ha | -17.8% |
| 1990 | 673,748 ha | +30.0% |
| 1991 | 893,725 ha | +32.6% |
| 1992 | 1.16 million ha | +30.1% |
| 1993 | 1.30 million ha | +12.0% |
| 1994 | 1.37 million ha | +5.1% |
| 1995 | 1.63 million ha | +18.7% |
| 1996 | 1.84 million ha | +13.2% |
| 1997 | 1.84 million ha | -0.1% |
| 1998 | 1.81 million ha | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 2.24 million ha | +24.0% |
| 2000 | 2.44 million ha | +8.6% |
| 2001 | 2.71 million ha | +11.1% |
| 2002 | 2.88 million ha | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 2.98 million ha | +3.5% |
| 2004 | 3.03 million ha | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 3.15 million ha | +4.1% |
| 2006 | 3.44 million ha | +9.2% |
| 2007 | 3.64 million ha | +5.9% |
| 2008 | 3.88 million ha | +6.5% |
| 2009 | 3.90 million ha | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 3.91 million ha | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 3.89 million ha | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 3.96 million ha | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 4.23 million ha | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 4.40 million ha | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 4.50 million ha | +2.4% |
| 2016 | 4.51 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2017 | 4.29 million ha | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 3.92 million ha | -8.8% |
| 2019 | 3.90 million ha | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 3.81 million ha | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 3.82 million ha | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 3.82 million ha | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 3.71 million ha | -2.7% |
| 2024 | 3.39 million ha | -8.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 3.39 million ha is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 32.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 3.39 million ha is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18,940 ha, 178.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 584,692 ha | 492,910 ha | 663,095 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 609,620 ha | 574,977 ha | 658,798 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 648,688 ha | 518,435 ha | 736,268 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.48 million ha | 673,748 ha | 2.24 million ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.20 million ha | 2.44 million ha | 3.90 million ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.15 million ha | 3.89 million ha | 4.51 million ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.71 million ha | 3.39 million ha | 3.82 million ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More agriculture & rural data for Myanmar
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.1454 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.2266 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0981 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0002 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.336 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.26 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.253 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 376.69 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4495 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Myanmar?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Myanmar was 3.39 million ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 4.51 million ha in 2016.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 492,910 ha in 1962.
- How does Myanmar rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Myanmar ranks 5th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.