Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Namibia
Namibia: Pulses, Total — Area harvested was 21,288 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Pulses, Total — Area harvested in Namibia, 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 Namibia is 21,288 ha, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pulses, total — area harvested in Namibia peaked at 21,411 ha in 2020 and was at its lowest, 4,500 ha, in 1961.
That places Namibia 128th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,500 ha | — |
| 1962 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1963 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 4,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 4,700 ha | +4.4% |
| 1967 | 4,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1968 | 4,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,700 ha | +0.0% |
| 1970 | 4,800 ha | +2.1% |
| 1971 | 4,800 ha | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 5,000 ha | +4.2% |
| 1973 | 5,000 ha | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 5,500 ha | +10.0% |
| 1975 | 5,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 6,000 ha | +9.1% |
| 1977 | 6,200 ha | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 6,200 ha | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 6,500 ha | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1981 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1982 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1986 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 6,500 ha | +0.0% |
| 1989 | 6,900 ha | +6.2% |
| 1990 | 7,300 ha | +5.8% |
| 1991 | 7,500 ha | +2.7% |
| 1992 | 7,100 ha | -5.3% |
| 1993 | 7,300 ha | +2.8% |
| 1994 | 7,500 ha | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 8,100 ha | +8.0% |
| 1996 | 9,000 ha | +11.1% |
| 1997 | 10,500 ha | +16.7% |
| 1998 | 10,406 ha | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 10,861 ha | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 11,807 ha | +8.7% |
| 2001 | 12,007 ha | +1.7% |
| 2002 | 12,603 ha | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 13,527 ha | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 14,040 ha | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 14,288 ha | +1.8% |
| 2006 | 14,967 ha | +4.8% |
| 2007 | 15,080 ha | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 15,540 ha | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 16,080 ha | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 16,585 ha | +3.1% |
| 2011 | 17,345 ha | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 18,080 ha | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 17,075 ha | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 21,078 ha | +23.4% |
| 2015 | 20,431 ha | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 19,532 ha | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 20,256 ha | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 21,030 ha | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 21,265 ha | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 21,411 ha | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 21,237 ha | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 21,305 ha | +0.3% |
| 2023 | 21,319 ha | +0.1% |
| 2024 | 21,288 ha | -0.1% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 21,288 ha is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 104,710 ha, 20% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 21,288 ha is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 148,592 ha, 14% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4,589 ha | 4,500 ha | 4,700 ha | 9 |
| 1970s | 5,550 ha | 4,800 ha | 6,500 ha | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,540 ha | 6,500 ha | 6,900 ha | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,557 ha | 7,100 ha | 10,861 ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 13,994 ha | 11,807 ha | 16,080 ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 19,268 ha | 16,585 ha | 21,265 ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 21,312 ha | 21,237 ha | 21,411 ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
More agriculture & rural data for Namibia
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0369 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0001 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.5257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.0015 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0.0026 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 12.81 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0699 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 340.78 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pulses, total — area harvested in Namibia?
- Pulses, total — area harvested in Namibia was 21,288 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 21,411 ha in 2020.
- What is the lowest pulses, total — area harvested recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,500 ha in 1961.
- How does Namibia rank for pulses, total — area harvested?
- Namibia ranks 128th out of 223 countries with data for 2024.
- Is pulses, total — area harvested rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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.